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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,222.66, 699,988.26 and 238,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,222.66, 699,988.26 and 238,680.80 is: 358,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,222.66 : 699,988.26 = 238,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,222.66/699,988.26 = 238,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,222.66x = 699,988.26 × 238,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,222.66x = 167,073,757,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073,757,907.48/466,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,356.15

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