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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,399.94, 704,226.29 and 241,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,399.94, 704,226.29 and 241,571.45 is: 362,422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,399.94 : 704,226.29 = 241,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,399.94/704,226.29 = 241,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,399.94x = 704,226.29 × 241,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,399.94x = 170,120,961,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,120,961,274.43/469,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,422.21

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