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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,287.19, 696,627.61 and 253,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,287.19, 696,627.61 and 253,679.09 is: 380,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,287.19 : 696,627.61 = 253,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,287.19/696,627.61 = 253,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,287.19x = 696,627.61 × 253,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,287.19x = 176,719,854,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,719,854,056.34/464,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,626.17

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