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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,303.98, 696,652.80 and 253,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,303.98, 696,652.80 and 253,695.88 is: 380,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,303.98 : 696,652.80 = 253,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,303.98/696,652.80 = 253,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,303.98x = 696,652.80 × 253,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,303.98x = 176,737,945,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,737,945,150.46/464,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,651.37

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