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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,862.74, 701,305.67 and 339,468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,862.74, 701,305.67 and 339,468.83 is: 508,848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,862.74 : 701,305.67 = 339,468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,862.74/701,305.67 = 339,468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,862.74x = 701,305.67 × 339,468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,862.74x = 238,071,410,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,071,410,063.39/467,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,848.84

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