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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,233, 998,338.32 and 467,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,233, 998,338.32 and 467,942.40 is: 700,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,233 : 998,338.32 = 467,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,233/998,338.32 = 467,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,233x = 998,338.32 × 467,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,233x = 467,164,829,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,164,829,472.77/667,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,152.46

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