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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,478.33, 699,689.03 and 274,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,478.33, 699,689.03 and 274,459.28 is: 411,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,478.33 : 699,689.03 = 274,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,478.33/699,689.03 = 274,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,478.33x = 699,689.03 × 274,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,478.33x = 192,036,142,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,036,142,526.96/466,478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,672.17

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