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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,994.62, 697,941.81 and 326,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,994.62, 697,941.81 and 326,376.54 is: 488,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,994.62 : 697,941.81 = 326,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,994.62/697,941.81 = 326,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,994.62x = 697,941.81 × 326,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,994.62x = 227,791,833,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,791,833,069.14/465,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,829.32

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