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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,291.16, 696,633.60 and 253,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,291.16, 696,633.60 and 253,683.06 is: 380,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,291.16 : 696,633.60 = 253,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,291.16/696,633.60 = 253,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,291.16x = 696,633.60 × 253,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,291.16x = 176,724,143,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,724,143,346.82/464,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,632.15

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