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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,964.60, 697,274.10 and 184,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,964.60, 697,274.10 and 184,423.80 is: 276,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,964.60 : 697,274.10 = 184,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,964.60/697,274.10 = 184,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,964.60x = 697,274.10 × 184,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,964.60x = 128,593,939,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,593,939,163.58/464,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,567.16

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