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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,884.80, 704,827.20 and 328,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,884.80, 704,827.20 and 328,167.20 is: 492,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,884.80 : 704,827.20 = 328,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,884.80/704,827.20 = 328,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,884.80x = 704,827.20 × 328,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,884.80x = 231,301,168,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,301,168,707.84/469,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,250.80

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