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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,111.10, 697,666.65 and 331,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,111.10, 697,666.65 and 331,266.70 is: 496,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,111.10 : 697,666.65 = 331,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,111.10/697,666.65 = 331,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,111.10x = 697,666.65 × 331,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,111.10x = 231,113,728,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,113,728,845.56/465,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,900.05

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