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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,643.76, 703,905.14 and 256,465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,643.76, 703,905.14 and 256,465.35 is: 384,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,643.76 : 703,905.14 = 256,465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,643.76/703,905.14 = 256,465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,643.76x = 703,905.14 × 256,465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,643.76x = 180,527,278,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,527,278,738.06/469,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,391.95

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