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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,731.54, 702,985.80 and 202,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,731.54, 702,985.80 and 202,346.30 is: 303,471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,731.54 : 702,985.80 = 202,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,731.54/702,985.80 = 202,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,731.54x = 702,985.80 × 202,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,731.54x = 142,246,575,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246,575,582.54/468,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,471.31

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