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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,007.40, 696,075.90 and 197,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,007.40, 696,075.90 and 197,765.80 is: 296,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,007.40 : 696,075.90 = 197,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,007.40/696,075.90 = 197,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,007.40x = 696,075.90 × 197,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,007.40x = 137,660,007,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,660,007,224.22/464,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,676.32

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