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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,529.68, 701,087.16 and 290,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,529.68, 701,087.16 and 290,029.52 is: 434,915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,529.68 : 701,087.16 = 290,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,529.68/701,087.16 = 290,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,529.68x = 701,087.16 × 290,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,529.68x = 203,335,972,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,335,972,492.96/467,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,915.65

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