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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,862.80, 697,294.20 and 323,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,862.80, 697,294.20 and 323,145.20 is: 484,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,862.80 : 697,294.20 = 323,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,862.80/697,294.20 = 323,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,862.80x = 697,294.20 × 323,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,862.80x = 225,327,273,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,327,273,717.84/464,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,717.80

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