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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,433, 696,711.60 and 183,884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,433, 696,711.60 and 183,884.64 is: 275,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,433 : 696,711.60 = 183,884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,433/696,711.60 = 183,884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,433x = 696,711.60 × 183,884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,433x = 128,114,561,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,114,561,749.82/464,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,851.55

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