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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,096.10, 697,644.15 and 331,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,096.10, 697,644.15 and 331,251.70 is: 496,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,096.10 : 697,644.15 = 331,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,096.10/697,644.15 = 331,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,096.10x = 697,644.15 × 331,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,096.10x = 231,095,810,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,095,810,682.56/465,096.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,877.55

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