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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,270.82, 696,406.05 and 306,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,270.82, 696,406.05 and 306,462.30 is: 459,693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,270.82 : 696,406.05 = 306,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,270.82/696,406.05 = 306,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,270.82x = 696,406.05 × 306,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,270.82x = 213,422,199,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,422,199,816.92/464,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,693.33

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