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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,903.70, 701,855.55 and 460,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,903.70, 701,855.55 and 460,905.30 is: 691,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,903.70 : 701,855.55 = 460,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,903.70/701,855.55 = 460,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,903.70x = 701,855.55 × 460,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,903.70x = 323,488,942,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,488,942,829.42/467,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,357.95

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