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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,284.28, 696,426.64 and 306,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,284.28, 696,426.64 and 306,475.84 is: 459,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,284.28 : 696,426.64 = 306,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,284.28/696,426.64 = 306,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,284.28x = 696,426.64 × 306,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,284.28x = 213,437,939,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,437,939,492.38/464,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,713.91

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