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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,276.69, 697,918.55 and 254,799.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,276.69, 697,918.55 and 254,799.81 is: 382,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,276.69 : 697,918.55 = 254,799.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,276.69/697,918.55 = 254,799.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,276.69x = 697,918.55 × 254,799.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,276.69x = 177,829,512,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,829,512,661.48/465,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,201.64

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