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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,260.88, 696,280.48 and 239,505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,260.88, 696,280.48 and 239,505.64 is: 359,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,260.88 : 696,280.48 = 239,505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,260.88/696,280.48 = 239,505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,260.88x = 696,280.48 × 239,505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,260.88x = 166,763,101,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,763,101,981.91/464,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,201.28

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