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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,047.35, 702,555.59 and 288,262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,047.35, 702,555.59 and 288,262.27 is: 432,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,047.35 : 702,555.59 = 288,262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,047.35/702,555.59 = 288,262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,047.35x = 702,555.59 × 288,262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,047.35x = 202,520,269,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,520,269,174.59/468,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,691.84

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