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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,515.61, 695,531.76 and 250,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,515.61, 695,531.76 and 250,279.02 is: 375,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,515.61 : 695,531.76 = 250,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,515.61/695,531.76 = 250,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,515.61x = 695,531.76 × 250,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,515.61x = 174,077,002,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,077,002,542.62/463,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,558.02

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