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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,351.22, 700,746.57 and 214,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,351.22, 700,746.57 and 214,314.75 is: 321,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,351.22 : 700,746.57 = 214,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,351.22/700,746.57 = 214,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,351.22x = 700,746.57 × 214,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,351.22x = 150,180,325,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,180,325,962.91/467,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,343.61

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