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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,953.62, 695,837.88 and 322,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,953.62, 695,837.88 and 322,959 is: 483,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,953.62 : 695,837.88 = 322,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,953.62/695,837.88 = 322,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,953.62x = 695,837.88 × 322,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,953.62x = 224,727,105,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,727,105,886.92/464,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,332.31

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