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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,897.80, 701,846.70 and 357,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,897.80, 701,846.70 and 357,305.80 is: 535,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,897.80 : 701,846.70 = 357,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,897.80/701,846.70 = 357,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,897.80x = 701,846.70 × 357,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,897.80x = 250,773,896,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,773,896,620.86/467,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,958.70

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