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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,108.97, 643,279.73 and 284,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,108.97, 643,279.73 and 284,926.95 is: 393,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,108.97 : 643,279.73 = 284,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,108.97/643,279.73 = 284,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,108.97x = 643,279.73 × 284,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,108.97x = 183,287,730,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,287,730,041.09/466,108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,229.36

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