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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,468.92, 695,466.36 and 250,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,468.92, 695,466.36 and 250,233.96 is: 375,492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,468.92 : 695,466.36 = 250,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,468.92/695,466.36 = 250,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,468.92x = 695,466.36 × 250,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,468.92x = 174,029,301,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,029,301,309.59/463,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,492.93

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