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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,554.29, 696,360.83 and 314,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,554.29, 696,360.83 and 314,809.73 is: 471,895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,554.29 : 696,360.83 = 314,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,554.29/696,360.83 = 314,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,554.29x = 696,360.83 × 314,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,554.29x = 219,221,164,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,221,164,874.88/464,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,895.68

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