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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,868.96, 700,436.16 and 348,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,868.96, 700,436.16 and 348,455.52 is: 521,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,868.96 : 700,436.16 = 348,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,868.96/700,436.16 = 348,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,868.96x = 700,436.16 × 348,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,868.96x = 244,070,846,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,070,846,359.60/467,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,664.97

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