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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,818.08, 697,227.12 and 324,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,818.08, 697,227.12 and 324,850.08 is: 487,275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,818.08 : 697,227.12 = 324,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,818.08/697,227.12 = 324,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,818.08x = 697,227.12 × 324,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,818.08x = 226,494,285,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,494,285,710.17/464,818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,275.12

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