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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,923.20, 697,384.80 and 386,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,923.20, 697,384.80 and 386,191.20 is: 579,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,923.20 : 697,384.80 = 386,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,923.20/697,384.80 = 386,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,923.20x = 697,384.80 × 386,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,923.20x = 269,323,872,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,323,872,773.76/464,923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,286.80

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