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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,748.42, 693,673.74 and 334,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,748.42, 693,673.74 and 334,058.67 is: 501,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,748.42 : 693,673.74 = 334,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,748.42/693,673.74 = 334,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,748.42x = 693,673.74 × 334,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,748.42x = 231,727,726,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,727,726,998.33/461,748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,848.45

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