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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,498.88, 701,375.04 and 392,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,498.88, 701,375.04 and 392,440.32 is: 588,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,498.88 : 701,375.04 = 392,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,498.88/701,375.04 = 392,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,498.88x = 701,375.04 × 392,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,498.88x = 275,247,845,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,247,845,137.61/467,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,766.85

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