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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,223.62, 696,335.44 and 306,415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,223.62, 696,335.44 and 306,415.17 is: 459,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,223.62 : 696,335.44 = 306,415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,223.62/696,335.44 = 306,415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,223.62x = 696,335.44 × 306,415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,223.62x = 213,367,742,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,367,742,224.63/464,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,622.76

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