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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,750.42, 693,676.74 and 334,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,750.42, 693,676.74 and 334,060.68 is: 501,851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,750.42 : 693,676.74 = 334,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,750.42/693,676.74 = 334,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,750.42x = 693,676.74 × 334,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,750.42x = 231,730,123,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730,123,464.58/461,750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,851.46

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