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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,336.47, 696,389.35 and 262,021.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,336.47, 696,389.35 and 262,021.39 is: 392,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,336.47 : 696,389.35 = 262,021.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,336.47/696,389.35 = 262,021.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,336.47x = 696,389.35 × 262,021.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,336.47x = 182,468,901,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,468,901,331.20/464,336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,966.99

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