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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,790.94, 698,188.11 and 240,924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,790.94, 698,188.11 and 240,924.98 is: 361,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,790.94 : 698,188.11 = 240,924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,790.94/698,188.11 = 240,924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,790.94x = 698,188.11 × 240,924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,790.94x = 168,210,957,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,210,957,279.99/465,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,129.73

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