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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,592.84, 697,085.28 and 253,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,592.84, 697,085.28 and 253,984.74 is: 381,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,592.84 : 697,085.28 = 253,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,592.84/697,085.28 = 253,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,592.84x = 697,085.28 × 253,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,592.84x = 177,049,023,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049,023,598.63/464,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,084.27

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