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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,937.60, 697,406.40 and 329,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,937.60, 697,406.40 and 329,124.90 is: 493,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,937.60 : 697,406.40 = 329,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,937.60/697,406.40 = 329,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,937.60x = 697,406.40 × 329,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,937.60x = 229,533,811,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,533,811,659.36/464,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,687.35

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