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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,261.01, 696,391.74 and 306,452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,261.01, 696,391.74 and 306,452.58 is: 459,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,261.01 : 696,391.74 = 306,452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,261.01/696,391.74 = 306,452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,261.01x = 696,391.74 × 306,452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,261.01x = 213,411,045,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,411,045,413.69/464,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,679.02

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