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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,336.80, 693,838.80 and 304,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,336.80, 693,838.80 and 304,706.40 is: 456,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,336.80 : 693,838.80 = 304,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,336.80/693,838.80 = 304,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,336.80x = 693,838.80 × 304,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,336.80x = 211,417,122,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,417,122,928.32/463,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,292.53

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