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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.40, 701,999.10 and 454,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.40, 701,999.10 and 454,877.40 is: 682,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.40 : 701,999.10 = 454,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.40/701,999.10 = 454,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.40x = 701,999.10 × 454,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.40x = 319,323,525,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,323,525,410.34/467,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,316.10

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