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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,421.22, 704,219.37 and 213,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,421.22, 704,219.37 and 213,271.73 is: 319,947.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,421.22 : 704,219.37 = 213,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,421.22/704,219.37 = 213,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,421.22x = 704,219.37 × 213,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,421.22x = 150,190,081,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,190,081,659.37/469,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,947.36

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