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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,259.80, 693,723.30 and 304,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,259.80, 693,723.30 and 304,629.40 is: 456,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,259.80 : 693,723.30 = 304,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,259.80/693,723.30 = 304,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,259.80x = 693,723.30 × 304,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,259.80x = 211,328,512,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,328,512,645.02/463,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,177.10

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