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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,305.26, 696,457.90 and 306,496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,305.26, 696,457.90 and 306,496.81 is: 459,745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,305.26 : 696,457.90 = 306,496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,305.26/696,457.90 = 306,496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,305.26x = 696,457.90 × 306,496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,305.26x = 213,462,124,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,462,124,178.95/464,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,745.22

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