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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,802.64, 700,247.40 and 361,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,802.64, 700,247.40 and 361,739.16 is: 542,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,802.64 : 700,247.40 = 361,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,802.64/700,247.40 = 361,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,802.64x = 700,247.40 × 361,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,802.64x = 253,306,906,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,306,906,268.18/466,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,642.40

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