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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,349.59, 698,076.36 and 252,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,349.59, 698,076.36 and 252,586.58 is: 378,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,349.59 : 698,076.36 = 252,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,349.59/698,076.36 = 252,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,349.59x = 698,076.36 × 252,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,349.59x = 176,324,720,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,324,720,351.25/466,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,095.58

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