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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,666.20, 693,999.30 and 383,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,666.20, 693,999.30 and 383,934.20 is: 575,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,666.20 : 693,999.30 = 383,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,666.20/693,999.30 = 383,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,666.20x = 693,999.30 × 383,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,666.20x = 266,450,066,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450,066,046.06/462,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,901.30

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