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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,531.68, 701,090.16 and 290,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,531.68, 701,090.16 and 290,031.52 is: 434,918.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,531.68 : 701,090.16 = 290,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,531.68/701,090.16 = 290,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,531.68x = 701,090.16 × 290,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,531.68x = 203,338,244,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,338,244,761.84/467,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,918.65

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