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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,984.73, 696,827.56 and 251,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,984.73, 696,827.56 and 251,291.97 is: 376,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,984.73 : 696,827.56 = 251,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,984.73/696,827.56 = 251,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,984.73x = 696,827.56 × 251,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,984.73x = 175,107,170,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,107,170,145.64/464,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,586.93

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