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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,171.37, 695,075.40 and 305,920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,171.37, 695,075.40 and 305,920.05 is: 458,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,171.37 : 695,075.40 = 305,920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,171.37/695,075.40 = 305,920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,171.37x = 695,075.40 × 305,920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,171.37x = 212,637,501,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,637,501,121.77/464,171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,101.29

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