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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,987.62, 697,931.30 and 326,369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,987.62, 697,931.30 and 326,369.54 is: 488,818.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,987.62 : 697,931.30 = 326,369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,987.62/697,931.30 = 326,369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,987.62x = 697,931.30 × 326,369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,987.62x = 227,783,517,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,783,517,332.60/465,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,818.82

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