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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,982.62, 697,923.81 and 326,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,982.62, 697,923.81 and 326,364.54 is: 488,811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,982.62 : 697,923.81 = 326,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,982.62/697,923.81 = 326,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,982.62x = 697,923.81 × 326,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,982.62x = 227,777,583,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,777,583,205.70/465,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,811.33

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