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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,257.67, 697,292.04 and 375,342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,257.67, 697,292.04 and 375,342.79 is: 562,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,257.67 : 697,292.04 = 375,342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,257.67/697,292.04 = 375,342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,257.67x = 697,292.04 × 375,342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,257.67x = 261,723,534,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,723,534,375.22/465,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,534.59

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