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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,499.70, 699,499.95 and 310,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,499.70, 699,499.95 and 310,035.70 is: 463,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,499.70 : 699,499.95 = 310,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,499.70/699,499.95 = 310,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,499.70x = 699,499.95 × 310,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,499.70x = 216,869,956,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,869,956,648.22/467,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,893.25

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