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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,853.20, 694,279.80 and 403,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,853.20, 694,279.80 and 403,804.20 is: 605,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,853.20 : 694,279.80 = 403,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,853.20/694,279.80 = 403,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,853.20x = 694,279.80 × 403,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,853.20x = 280,353,099,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,353,099,215.16/462,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,706.30

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