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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,908.80, 697,363.20 and 314,333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,908.80, 697,363.20 and 314,333.85 is: 471,500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,908.80 : 697,363.20 = 314,333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,908.80/697,363.20 = 314,333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,908.80x = 697,363.20 × 314,333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,908.80x = 219,204,859,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,204,859,504.32/464,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,500.78

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