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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,071.46, 695,704.86 and 179,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,071.46, 695,704.86 and 179,566.25 is: 269,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,071.46 : 695,704.86 = 179,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,071.46/695,704.86 = 179,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,071.46x = 695,704.86 × 179,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,071.46x = 124,925,109,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,925,109,338.45/464,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,193.69

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