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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,423.79, 699,336.38 and 223,164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,423.79, 699,336.38 and 223,164.59 is: 334,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,423.79 : 699,336.38 = 223,164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,423.79/699,336.38 = 223,164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,423.79x = 699,336.38 × 223,164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,423.79x = 156,067,113,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,067,113,576.01/466,423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,603.68

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