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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,006.08, 700,631.28 and 289,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,006.08, 700,631.28 and 289,940.54 is: 434,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,006.08 : 700,631.28 = 289,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,006.08/700,631.28 = 289,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,006.08x = 700,631.28 × 289,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,006.08x = 203,141,408,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,141,408,160.94/468,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,057.20

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