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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,966.93, 647,397.49 and 314,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,966.93, 647,397.49 and 314,184.74 is: 433,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,966.93 : 647,397.49 = 314,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,966.93/647,397.49 = 314,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,966.93x = 647,397.49 × 314,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,966.93x = 203,402,407,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,402,407,264.39/468,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,724.42

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