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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,668.56, 697,044.42 and 180,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,668.56, 697,044.42 and 180,352.44 is: 270,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,668.56 : 697,044.42 = 180,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,668.56/697,044.42 = 180,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,668.56x = 697,044.42 × 180,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,668.56x = 125,713,661,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,713,661,935.39/464,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,544.80

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