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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,306.80, 699,460.20 and 316,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,306.80, 699,460.20 and 316,618.80 is: 474,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,306.80 : 699,460.20 = 316,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,306.80/699,460.20 = 316,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,306.80x = 699,460.20 × 316,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,306.80x = 221,462,249,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,462,249,171.76/466,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,928.20

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