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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,134.82, 690,271.89 and 144,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,134.82, 690,271.89 and 144,562.06 is: 216,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,134.82 : 690,271.89 = 144,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,134.82/690,271.89 = 144,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,134.82x = 690,271.89 × 144,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,134.82x = 99,787,126,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,787,126,378.49/460,134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,864.98

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