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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,755.56, 696,572.76 and 239,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,755.56, 696,572.76 and 239,993.46 is: 359,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,755.56 : 696,572.76 = 239,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,755.56/696,572.76 = 239,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,755.56x = 696,572.76 × 239,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,755.56x = 167,172,906,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,172,906,814.15/464,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,700.71

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