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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,031.80, 698,066.10 and 255,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,031.80, 698,066.10 and 255,079.80 is: 382,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,031.80 : 698,066.10 = 255,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,031.80/698,066.10 = 255,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,031.80x = 698,066.10 × 255,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,031.80x = 178,062,561,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,062,561,174.78/465,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,904.05

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