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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,281.70, 697,926.18 and 254,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,281.70, 697,926.18 and 254,804.82 is: 382,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,281.70 : 697,926.18 = 254,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,281.70/697,926.18 = 254,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,281.70x = 697,926.18 × 254,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,281.70x = 177,834,954,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,834,954,668.19/465,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,209.22

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