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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,316.40, 695,363.40 and 226,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,316.40, 695,363.40 and 226,861.20 is: 340,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,316.40 : 695,363.40 = 226,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,316.40/695,363.40 = 226,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,316.40x = 695,363.40 × 226,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,316.40x = 157,750,975,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,750,975,360.08/463,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,482.17

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