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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,286.26, 690,453.98 and 144,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,286.26, 690,453.98 and 144,767.76 is: 217,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,286.26 : 690,453.98 = 144,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,286.26/690,453.98 = 144,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,286.26x = 690,453.98 × 144,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,286.26x = 99,955,476,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955,476,067.68/460,286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,159.37

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