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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,283.25, 690,449.48 and 144,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,283.25, 690,449.48 and 144,764.76 is: 217,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,283.25 : 690,449.48 = 144,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,283.25/690,449.48 = 144,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,283.25x = 690,449.48 × 144,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,283.25x = 99,952,753,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,952,753,083.37/460,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,154.88

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