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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,254.20, 701,226.90 and 309,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,254.20, 701,226.90 and 309,430.20 is: 464,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,254.20 : 701,226.90 = 309,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,254.20/701,226.90 = 309,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,254.20x = 701,226.90 × 309,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,254.20x = 216,980,779,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,980,779,912.38/467,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,374.17

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