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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,466.92, 695,463.32 and 250,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,466.92, 695,463.32 and 250,231.96 is: 375,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,466.92 : 695,463.32 = 250,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,466.92/695,463.32 = 250,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,466.92x = 695,463.32 × 250,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,466.92x = 174,027,149,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027,149,671.71/463,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,489.90

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