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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,552.73, 696,358.49 and 314,808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,552.73, 696,358.49 and 314,808.17 is: 471,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,552.73 : 696,358.49 = 314,808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,552.73/696,358.49 = 314,808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,552.73x = 696,358.49 × 314,808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,552.73x = 219,219,336,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,219,336,845.03/464,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,893.33

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