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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,915.27, 690,317.82 and 331,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,915.27, 690,317.82 and 331,963.47 is: 498,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,915.27 : 690,317.82 = 331,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,915.27/690,317.82 = 331,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,915.27x = 690,317.82 × 331,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,915.27x = 229,160,298,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,160,298,930.04/459,915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,266.34

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