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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,551.80, 701,327.70 and 374,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,551.80, 701,327.70 and 374,239.80 is: 561,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,551.80 : 701,327.70 = 374,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,551.80/701,327.70 = 374,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,551.80x = 701,327.70 × 374,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,551.80x = 262,464,738,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,464,738,182.46/467,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,359.70

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