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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,486.80, 695,230.20 and 285,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,486.80, 695,230.20 and 285,416.40 is: 428,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,486.80 : 695,230.20 = 285,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,486.80/695,230.20 = 285,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,486.80x = 695,230.20 × 285,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,486.80x = 198,430,100,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,430,100,855.28/463,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,124.60

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