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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,346.59, 698,071.86 and 252,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,346.59, 698,071.86 and 252,583.58 is: 378,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,346.59 : 698,071.86 = 252,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,346.59/698,071.86 = 252,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,346.59x = 698,071.86 × 252,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,346.59x = 176,321,491,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,321,491,241.24/466,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,091.09

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