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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,554.19, 696,243.37 and 264,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,554.19, 696,243.37 and 264,986.80 is: 397,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,554.19 : 696,243.37 = 264,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,554.19/696,243.37 = 264,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,554.19x = 696,243.37 × 264,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,554.19x = 184,495,302,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,495,302,637.52/464,554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,144.85

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