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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,821.80, 697,232.70 and 405,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,821.80, 697,232.70 and 405,772.80 is: 608,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,821.80 : 697,232.70 = 405,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,821.80/697,232.70 = 405,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,821.80x = 697,232.70 × 405,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,821.80x = 282,918,064,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,918,064,930.56/464,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,659.20

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