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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,591.70, 704,305.58 and 216,850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,591.70, 704,305.58 and 216,850.64 is: 325,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,591.70 : 704,305.58 = 216,850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,591.70/704,305.58 = 216,850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,591.70x = 704,305.58 × 216,850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,591.70x = 152,729,111,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,729,111,172.79/469,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,238.10

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