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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,817.40, 700,269.66 and 361,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,817.40, 700,269.66 and 361,754.28 is: 542,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,817.40 : 700,269.66 = 361,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,817.40/700,269.66 = 361,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,817.40x = 700,269.66 × 361,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,817.40x = 253,325,546,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,325,546,659.15/466,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,665.18

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