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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,464.24, 700,482.84 and 277,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,464.24, 700,482.84 and 277,550.63 is: 415,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,464.24 : 700,482.84 = 277,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,464.24/700,482.84 = 277,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,464.24x = 700,482.84 × 277,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,464.24x = 194,419,450,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,419,450,043.78/467,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,902.30

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