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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,473.69, 701,832.62 and 246,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,473.69, 701,832.62 and 246,013.21 is: 369,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,473.69 : 701,832.62 = 246,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,473.69/701,832.62 = 246,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,473.69x = 701,832.62 × 246,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,473.69x = 172,660,095,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,660,095,728.91/467,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,347.19

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