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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,283.13, 704,134.04 and 216,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,283.13, 704,134.04 and 216,427.91 is: 324,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,283.13 : 704,134.04 = 216,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,283.13/704,134.04 = 216,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,283.13x = 704,134.04 × 216,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,283.13x = 152,394,254,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,394,254,034.25/469,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,738.40

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