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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,932.60, 699,276.24 and 266,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,932.60, 699,276.24 and 266,645.88 is: 399,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,932.60 : 699,276.24 = 266,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,932.60/699,276.24 = 266,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,932.60x = 699,276.24 × 266,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,932.60x = 186,459,128,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,459,128,377.89/466,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,327.72

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