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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,791.48, 697,153.20 and 264,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,791.48, 697,153.20 and 264,483.34 is: 396,705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,791.48 : 697,153.20 = 264,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,791.48/697,153.20 = 264,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,791.48x = 697,153.20 × 264,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,791.48x = 184,385,406,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,385,406,827.69/464,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,705.65

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