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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,558.80, 697,275.60 and 287,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,558.80, 697,275.60 and 287,411.80 is: 431,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,558.80 : 697,275.60 = 287,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,558.80/697,275.60 = 287,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,558.80x = 697,275.60 × 287,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,558.80x = 200,405,235,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,405,235,292.08/464,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,388.31

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