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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,601.70, 690,902.55 and 381,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,601.70, 690,902.55 and 381,869.70 is: 572,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,601.70 : 690,902.55 = 381,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,601.70/690,902.55 = 381,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,601.70x = 690,902.55 × 381,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,601.70x = 263,834,749,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,834,749,497.74/460,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,804.55

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