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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,660.80, 699,991.20 and 373,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,660.80, 699,991.20 and 373,348.80 is: 560,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,660.80 : 699,991.20 = 373,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,660.80/699,991.20 = 373,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,660.80x = 699,991.20 × 373,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,660.80x = 261,340,874,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,340,874,530.56/466,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,023.20

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