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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,729.16, 697,094.02 and 228,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,729.16, 697,094.02 and 228,016.92 is: 342,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,729.16 : 697,094.02 = 228,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,729.16/697,094.02 = 228,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,729.16x = 697,094.02 × 228,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,729.16x = 158,949,231,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,949,231,390.82/464,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,025.52

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