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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,299.92, 648,168.46 and 318,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,299.92, 648,168.46 and 318,134.48 is: 439,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,299.92 : 648,168.46 = 318,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,299.92/648,168.46 = 318,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,299.92x = 648,168.46 × 318,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,299.92x = 206,204,735,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204,735,974.50/469,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,387.96

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