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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,404.20, 698,106.30 and 288,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,404.20, 698,106.30 and 288,257.20 is: 432,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,404.20 : 698,106.30 = 288,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,404.20/698,106.30 = 288,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,404.20x = 698,106.30 × 288,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,404.20x = 201,234,167,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,234,167,340.36/465,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,385.80

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