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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,901.40, 695,333.70 and 264,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,901.40, 695,333.70 and 264,317.40 is: 396,180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,901.40 : 695,333.70 = 264,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,901.40/695,333.70 = 264,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,901.40x = 695,333.70 × 264,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,901.40x = 183,788,795,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,788,795,716.38/463,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,180.73

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