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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,578.80, 695,368.20 and 402,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,578.80, 695,368.20 and 402,753.20 is: 604,129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,578.80 : 695,368.20 = 402,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,578.80/695,368.20 = 402,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,578.80x = 695,368.20 × 402,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,578.80x = 280,061,767,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,061,767,728.24/463,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,129.80

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