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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,244.22, 699,364.02 and 402,871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,244.22, 699,364.02 and 402,871.49 is: 604,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,244.22 : 699,364.02 = 402,871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,244.22/699,364.02 = 402,871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,244.22x = 699,364.02 × 402,871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,244.22x = 281,753,824,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,753,824,789.79/466,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,305.24

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