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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,233.60, 696,350.40 and 228,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,233.60, 696,350.40 and 228,037.60 is: 342,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,233.60 : 696,350.40 = 228,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,233.60/696,350.40 = 228,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,233.60x = 696,350.40 × 228,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,233.60x = 158,794,073,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,794,073,975.04/464,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,056.40

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