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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,637.80, 698,456.70 and 323,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,637.80, 698,456.70 and 323,920.20 is: 485,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,637.80 : 698,456.70 = 323,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,637.80/698,456.70 = 323,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,637.80x = 698,456.70 × 323,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,637.80x = 226,244,233,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,244,233,955.34/465,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,880.30

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