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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,739.30, 697,108.95 and 371,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,739.30, 697,108.95 and 371,427.30 is: 557,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,739.30 : 697,108.95 = 371,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,739.30/697,108.95 = 371,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,739.30x = 697,108.95 × 371,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,739.30x = 258,925,295,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,925,295,104.34/464,739.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,140.95

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