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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,235.64, 693,054.24 and 303,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,235.64, 693,054.24 and 303,984.32 is: 455,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,235.64 : 693,054.24 = 303,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,235.64/693,054.24 = 303,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,235.64x = 693,054.24 × 303,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,235.64x = 210,677,621,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,677,621,869.52/462,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,779.70

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