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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,224.63, 696,336.95 and 306,416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,224.63, 696,336.95 and 306,416.17 is: 459,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,224.63 : 696,336.95 = 306,416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,224.63/696,336.95 = 306,416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,224.63x = 696,336.95 × 306,416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,224.63x = 213,368,901,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,368,901,248.48/464,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,624.26

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