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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,426.16, 699,339.94 and 223,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,426.16, 699,339.94 and 223,166.96 is: 334,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,426.16 : 699,339.94 = 223,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,426.16/699,339.94 = 223,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,426.16x = 699,339.94 × 223,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,426.16x = 156,069,568,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,069,568,416.38/466,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,607.24

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