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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,949.41, 696,758.09 and 264,856.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,949.41, 696,758.09 and 264,856.67 is: 396,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,949.41 : 696,758.09 = 264,856.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,949.41/696,758.09 = 264,856.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,949.41x = 696,758.09 × 264,856.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,949.41x = 184,541,022,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,541,022,704.89/464,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,905.60

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