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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,105.32, 690,227.64 and 144,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,105.32, 690,227.64 and 144,532.56 is: 216,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,105.32 : 690,227.64 = 144,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,105.32/690,227.64 = 144,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,105.32x = 690,227.64 × 144,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,105.32x = 99,760,367,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760,367,791.96/460,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,820.72

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