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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,856.80, 697,285.20 and 323,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,856.80, 697,285.20 and 323,139.20 is: 484,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,856.80 : 697,285.20 = 323,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,856.80/697,285.20 = 323,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,856.80x = 697,285.20 × 323,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,856.80x = 225,320,181,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,320,181,699.84/464,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,708.80

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