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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,442.76, 701,544.12 and 265,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,442.76, 701,544.12 and 265,167.12 is: 397,966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,442.76 : 701,544.12 = 265,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,442.76/701,544.12 = 265,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,442.76x = 701,544.12 × 265,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,442.76x = 186,026,433,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,026,433,853.33/467,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,966.23

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