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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,609.70, 702,914.55 and 450,238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,609.70, 702,914.55 and 450,238.90 is: 675,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,609.70 : 702,914.55 = 450,238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,609.70/702,914.55 = 450,238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,609.70x = 702,914.55 × 450,238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,609.70x = 316,479,473,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,479,473,786.00/468,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,358.35

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