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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,277.62, 696,613.26 and 253,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,277.62, 696,613.26 and 253,669.52 is: 380,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,277.62 : 696,613.26 = 253,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,277.62/696,613.26 = 253,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,277.62x = 696,613.26 × 253,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,277.62x = 176,709,553,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,709,553,982.63/464,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,611.83

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