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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,704.80, 691,390.80 and 368,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,704.80, 691,390.80 and 368,392.80 is: 551,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,704.80 : 691,390.80 = 368,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,704.80/691,390.80 = 368,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,704.80x = 691,390.80 × 368,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,704.80x = 254,703,392,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,703,392,706.24/461,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,658.53

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