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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,975.70, 701,963.55 and 389,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,975.70, 701,963.55 and 389,243.70 is: 583,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,975.70 : 701,963.55 = 389,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,975.70/701,963.55 = 389,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,975.70x = 701,963.55 × 389,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,975.70x = 273,234,889,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,234,889,467.14/467,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,865.55

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