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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,688.34, 696,383.67 and 250,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,688.34, 696,383.67 and 250,995.52 is: 376,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,688.34 : 696,383.67 = 250,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,688.34/696,383.67 = 250,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,688.34x = 696,383.67 × 250,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,688.34x = 174,789,179,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789,179,630.20/464,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,142.82

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