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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,908.80, 702,106.20 and 218,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,908.80, 702,106.20 and 218,590.80 is: 327,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,908.80 : 702,106.20 = 218,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,908.80/702,106.20 = 218,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,908.80x = 702,106.20 × 218,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,908.80x = 153,473,955,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,473,955,942.96/467,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,999.72

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