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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,322.91, 702,730.54 and 332,423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,322.91, 702,730.54 and 332,423.02 is: 498,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,322.91 : 702,730.54 = 332,423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,322.91/702,730.54 = 332,423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,322.91x = 702,730.54 × 332,423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,322.91x = 233,603,804,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,603,804,839.38/468,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,809.27

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