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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,280.01, 693,056.59 and 310,631.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,280.01, 693,056.59 and 310,631.00 is: 465,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,280.01 : 693,056.59 = 310,631.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,280.01/693,056.59 = 310,631.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,280.01x = 693,056.59 × 310,631.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,280.01x = 215,284,857,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,284,857,366.43/462,280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,702.29

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