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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,359.24, 700,372.14 and 360,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,359.24, 700,372.14 and 360,338.44 is: 539,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,359.24 : 700,372.14 = 360,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,359.24/700,372.14 = 360,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,359.24x = 700,372.14 × 360,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,359.24x = 252,371,004,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,371,004,347.06/467,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,993.61

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