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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.90, 701,999.85 and 454,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.90, 701,999.85 and 454,877.90 is: 682,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.90 : 701,999.85 = 454,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.90/701,999.85 = 454,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.90x = 701,999.85 × 454,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.90x = 319,324,217,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,324,217,568.32/467,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,316.85

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