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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,015.30, 718,640.55 and 466,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,015.30, 718,640.55 and 466,191.30 is: 697,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,015.30 : 718,640.55 = 466,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,015.30/718,640.55 = 466,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,015.30x = 718,640.55 × 466,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,015.30x = 335,023,972,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,023,972,237.22/480,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,944.36

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