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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,444.26, 700,612.79 and 214,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,444.26, 700,612.79 and 214,511.55 is: 321,513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,444.26 : 700,612.79 = 214,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,444.26/700,612.79 = 214,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,444.26x = 700,612.79 × 214,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,444.26x = 150,289,535,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,289,535,532.73/467,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,513.28

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