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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,916.88, 702,573.96 and 335,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,916.88, 702,573.96 and 335,113.52 is: 502,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,916.88 : 702,573.96 = 335,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,916.88/702,573.96 = 335,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,916.88x = 702,573.96 × 335,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,916.88x = 235,442,032,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,442,032,795.94/468,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,097.58

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