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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,566.80, 696,379.56 and 314,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,566.80, 696,379.56 and 314,822.28 is: 471,914.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,566.80 : 696,379.56 = 314,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,566.80/696,379.56 = 314,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,566.80x = 696,379.56 × 314,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,566.80x = 219,235,800,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,235,800,824.60/464,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,914.48

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