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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,865.40, 695,538.06 and 275,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,865.40, 695,538.06 and 275,427.28 is: 412,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,865.40 : 695,538.06 = 275,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,865.40/695,538.06 = 275,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,865.40x = 695,538.06 × 275,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,865.40x = 191,570,156,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,570,156,002.28/464,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,098.12

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