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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,233.40, 698,506.20 and 288,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,233.40, 698,506.20 and 288,086.40 is: 432,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,233.40 : 698,506.20 = 288,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,233.40/698,506.20 = 288,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,233.40x = 698,506.20 × 288,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,233.40x = 201,230,136,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,230,136,535.68/465,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,535.88

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