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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,249.40, 696,374.10 and 277,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,249.40, 696,374.10 and 277,625.40 is: 416,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,249.40 : 696,374.10 = 277,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,249.40/696,374.10 = 277,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,249.40x = 696,374.10 × 277,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,249.40x = 193,331,138,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,331,138,062.14/464,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,438.10

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