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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,428.80, 697,291.20 and 296,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,428.80, 697,291.20 and 296,985.60 is: 445,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,428.80 : 697,291.20 = 296,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,428.80/697,291.20 = 296,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,428.80x = 697,291.20 × 296,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,428.80x = 207,085,445,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,085,445,406.72/464,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,892.77

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