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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,849.81, 697,648.41 and 240,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,849.81, 697,648.41 and 240,276.11 is: 360,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,849.81 : 697,648.41 = 240,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,849.81/697,648.41 = 240,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,849.81x = 697,648.41 × 240,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,849.81x = 167,628,246,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,628,246,102.49/464,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,607.32

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