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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.80, 701,999.70 and 374,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.80, 701,999.70 and 374,687.80 is: 562,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.80 : 701,999.70 = 374,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.80/701,999.70 = 374,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.80x = 701,999.70 × 374,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.80x = 263,030,723,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,030,723,193.66/467,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,031.70

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