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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,555.80, 697,064.10 and 265,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,555.80, 697,064.10 and 265,029.40 is: 397,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,555.80 : 697,064.10 = 265,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,555.80/697,064.10 = 265,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,555.80x = 697,064.10 × 265,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,555.80x = 184,742,480,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,742,480,184.54/464,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,675.54

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