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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,728.16, 697,092.52 and 228,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,728.16, 697,092.52 and 228,015.92 is: 342,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,728.16 : 697,092.52 = 228,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,728.16/697,092.52 = 228,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,728.16x = 697,092.52 × 228,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,728.16x = 158,948,192,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,948,192,272.92/464,728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,024.02

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