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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,804.19, 697,196.97 and 305,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,804.19, 697,196.97 and 305,883.95 is: 458,819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,804.19 : 697,196.97 = 305,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,804.19/697,196.97 = 305,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,804.19x = 697,196.97 × 305,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,804.19x = 213,261,359,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,261,359,625.65/464,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,819.79

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