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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,991.66, 697,702.01 and 212,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,991.66, 697,702.01 and 212,349.60 is: 318,622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,991.66 : 697,702.01 = 212,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,991.66/697,702.01 = 212,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,991.66x = 697,702.01 × 212,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,991.66x = 148,156,741,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,156,741,680.95/464,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,622.36

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