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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,875.85, 701,325.32 and 339,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,875.85, 701,325.32 and 339,481.94 is: 508,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,875.85 : 701,325.32 = 339,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,875.85/701,325.32 = 339,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,875.85x = 701,325.32 × 339,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,875.85x = 238,087,275,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,087,275,000.69/467,875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,868.49

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