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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,373.68, 695,162.40 and 263,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,373.68, 695,162.40 and 263,787.52 is: 395,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,373.68 : 695,162.40 = 263,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,373.68/695,162.40 = 263,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,373.68x = 695,162.40 × 263,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,373.68x = 183,375,165,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,375,165,493.25/463,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,739.28

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