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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,298.60, 695,791.80 and 286,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,298.60, 695,791.80 and 286,276.80 is: 429,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,298.60 : 695,791.80 = 286,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,298.60/695,791.80 = 286,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,298.60x = 695,791.80 × 286,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,298.60x = 199,189,049,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,189,049,970.24/464,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,010.66

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