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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,425.21, 699,609.99 and 274,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,425.21, 699,609.99 and 274,407.51 is: 411,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,425.21 : 699,609.99 = 274,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,425.21/699,609.99 = 274,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,425.21x = 699,609.99 × 274,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,425.21x = 191,978,235,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,978,235,327.03/466,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,594.89

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