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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,849.92, 702,259.41 and 288,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,849.92, 702,259.41 and 288,064.84 is: 432,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,849.92 : 702,259.41 = 288,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,849.92/702,259.41 = 288,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,849.92x = 702,259.41 × 288,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,849.92x = 202,296,244,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,296,244,580.14/467,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,395.60

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