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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,945.32, 694,736.46 and 305,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,945.32, 694,736.46 and 305,694.12 is: 457,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,945.32 : 694,736.46 = 305,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,945.32/694,736.46 = 305,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,945.32x = 694,736.46 × 305,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,945.32x = 212,376,850,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,376,850,771.62/463,945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,762.68

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