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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,825.20, 702,083.40 and 310,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,825.20, 702,083.40 and 310,001.20 is: 465,230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,825.20 : 702,083.40 = 310,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,825.20/702,083.40 = 310,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,825.20x = 702,083.40 × 310,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,825.20x = 217,646,696,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,646,696,500.08/467,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,230.81

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