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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,703.46, 699,464.70 and 298,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,703.46, 699,464.70 and 298,158.66 is: 446,860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,703.46 : 699,464.70 = 298,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,703.46/699,464.70 = 298,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,703.46x = 699,464.70 × 298,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,703.46x = 208,551,457,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,551,457,669.30/466,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,860.75

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