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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,868.32, 697,676.09 and 240,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,868.32, 697,676.09 and 240,294.56 is: 360,634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,868.32 : 697,676.09 = 240,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,868.32/697,676.09 = 240,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,868.32x = 697,676.09 × 240,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,868.32x = 167,647,764,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,647,764,379.22/464,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,634.96

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