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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,455.70, 698,183.55 and 288,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,455.70, 698,183.55 and 288,308.70 is: 432,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,455.70 : 698,183.55 = 288,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,455.70/698,183.55 = 288,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,455.70x = 698,183.55 × 288,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,455.70x = 201,292,391,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,292,391,661.89/465,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,463.05

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