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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,347.59, 698,073.36 and 252,584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,347.59, 698,073.36 and 252,584.58 is: 378,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,347.59 : 698,073.36 = 252,584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,347.59/698,073.36 = 252,584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,347.59x = 698,073.36 × 252,584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,347.59x = 176,322,566,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,322,566,444.79/466,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,092.59

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