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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,474.69, 701,834.12 and 246,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,474.69, 701,834.12 and 246,014.21 is: 369,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,474.69 : 701,834.12 = 246,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,474.69/701,834.12 = 246,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,474.69x = 701,834.12 × 246,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,474.69x = 172,661,166,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,661,166,582.85/467,474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,348.69

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