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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,750.55, 698,625.83 and 288,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,750.55, 698,625.83 and 288,603.55 is: 432,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,750.55 : 698,625.83 = 288,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,750.55/698,625.83 = 288,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,750.55x = 698,625.83 × 288,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,750.55x = 201,625,893,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,625,893,216.68/465,750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,905.33

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