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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,429.84, 696,955.44 and 168,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,429.84, 696,955.44 and 168,941.84 is: 253,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,429.84 : 696,955.44 = 168,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,429.84/696,955.44 = 168,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,429.84x = 696,955.44 × 168,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,429.84x = 117,744,934,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,744,934,431.61/464,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,525.77

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