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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,621.76, 697,186.44 and 180,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,621.76, 697,186.44 and 180,323.52 is: 270,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,621.76 : 697,186.44 = 180,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,621.76/697,186.44 = 180,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,621.76x = 697,186.44 × 180,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,621.76x = 125,719,112,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,719,112,957.07/464,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,583.78

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