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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,256.51, 696,384.98 and 306,448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,256.51, 696,384.98 and 306,448.07 is: 459,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,256.51 : 696,384.98 = 306,448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,256.51/696,384.98 = 306,448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,256.51x = 696,384.98 × 306,448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,256.51x = 213,405,828,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,405,828,083.82/464,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,672.24

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