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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,897.08, 697,345.62 and 324,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,897.08, 697,345.62 and 324,929.08 is: 487,393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,897.08 : 697,345.62 = 324,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,897.08/697,345.62 = 324,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,897.08x = 697,345.62 × 324,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,897.08x = 226,587,870,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,587,870,748.63/464,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,393.62

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