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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,589.68, 700,271.18 and 298,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,589.68, 700,271.18 and 298,586.52 is: 447,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,589.68 : 700,271.18 = 298,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,589.68/700,271.18 = 298,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,589.68x = 700,271.18 × 298,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,589.68x = 209,091,534,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,091,534,692.49/467,589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,168.84

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