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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,774.38, 698,163.26 and 240,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,774.38, 698,163.26 and 240,908.40 is: 361,104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,774.38 : 698,163.26 = 240,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,774.38/698,163.26 = 240,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,774.38x = 698,163.26 × 240,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,774.38x = 168,193,393,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,193,393,905.38/465,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,104.86

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