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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,560.23, 696,369.74 and 314,815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,560.23, 696,369.74 and 314,815.67 is: 471,904.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,560.23 : 696,369.74 = 314,815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,560.23/696,369.74 = 314,815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,560.23x = 696,369.74 × 314,815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,560.23x = 219,228,101,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,228,101,209.90/464,560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,904.58

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