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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,287.20, 701,103.60 and 450,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,287.20, 701,103.60 and 450,007.20 is: 675,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,287.20 : 701,103.60 = 450,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,287.20/701,103.60 = 450,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,287.20x = 701,103.60 × 450,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,287.20x = 315,501,667,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,501,667,945.92/467,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,177.21

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