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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,240.08, 703,867 and 325,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,240.08, 703,867 and 325,003.68 is: 487,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,240.08 : 703,867 = 325,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,240.08/703,867 = 325,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,240.08x = 703,867 × 325,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,240.08x = 228,759,365,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,759,365,230.56/469,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,510.29

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