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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,237, 998,344.32 and 467,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,237, 998,344.32 and 467,946.40 is: 700,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,237 : 998,344.32 = 467,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,237/998,344.32 = 467,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,237x = 998,344.32 × 467,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,237x = 467,171,630,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,171,630,504.45/667,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,158.46

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