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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,724.54, 696,198.11 and 314,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,724.54, 696,198.11 and 314,226.14 is: 470,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,724.54 : 696,198.11 = 314,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,724.54/696,198.11 = 314,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,724.54x = 696,198.11 × 314,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,724.54x = 218,763,639,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,763,639,728.47/464,724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,738.30

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