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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,299.86, 696,449.79 and 371,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,299.86, 696,449.79 and 371,396.10 is: 557,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,299.86 : 696,449.79 = 371,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,299.86/696,449.79 = 371,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,299.86x = 696,449.79 × 371,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,299.86x = 258,658,735,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,658,735,851.82/464,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,094.15

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