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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,096.90, 702,145.35 and 454,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,096.90, 702,145.35 and 454,974.90 is: 682,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,096.90 : 702,145.35 = 454,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,096.90/702,145.35 = 454,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,096.90x = 702,145.35 × 454,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,096.90x = 319,458,510,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,458,510,401.72/468,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,462.35

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