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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,897.60, 691,864.80 and 356,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,897.60, 691,864.80 and 356,180.80 is: 534,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,897.60 : 691,864.80 = 356,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,897.60/691,864.80 = 356,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,897.60x = 691,864.80 × 356,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,897.60x = 246,428,957,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,428,957,955.84/460,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,671.82

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