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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,998.80, 701,998.20 and 374,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,998.80, 701,998.20 and 374,686.80 is: 562,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,998.80 : 701,998.20 = 374,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,998.80/701,998.20 = 374,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,998.80x = 701,998.20 × 374,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,998.80x = 263,029,459,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,029,459,163.76/467,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,030.20

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