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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,773.38, 698,161.76 and 240,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,773.38, 698,161.76 and 240,907.40 is: 361,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,773.38 : 698,161.76 = 240,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,773.38/698,161.76 = 240,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,773.38x = 698,161.76 × 240,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,773.38x = 168,192,334,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,192,334,381.02/465,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,103.36

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