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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,007.60, 696,011.40 and 227,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,007.60, 696,011.40 and 227,811.60 is: 341,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,007.60 : 696,011.40 = 227,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,007.60/696,011.40 = 227,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,007.60x = 696,011.40 × 227,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,007.60x = 158,559,470,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,559,470,652.24/464,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,717.40

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