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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,903.70, 697,355.55 and 386,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,903.70, 697,355.55 and 386,171.70 is: 579,257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,903.70 : 697,355.55 = 386,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,903.70/697,355.55 = 386,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,903.70x = 697,355.55 × 386,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,903.70x = 269,298,978,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,298,978,247.94/464,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,257.55

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