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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,046.35, 702,554.09 and 288,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,046.35, 702,554.09 and 288,261.27 is: 432,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,046.35 : 702,554.09 = 288,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,046.35/702,554.09 = 288,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,046.35x = 702,554.09 × 288,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,046.35x = 202,519,132,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,519,132,785.79/468,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,690.34

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