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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,273.67, 698,484.51 and 359,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,273.67, 698,484.51 and 359,286.44 is: 538,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,273.67 : 698,484.51 = 359,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,273.67/698,484.51 = 359,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,273.67x = 698,484.51 × 359,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,273.67x = 250,956,009,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,956,009,500.62/466,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,216.13

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