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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,423.44, 690,313.48 and 204,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,423.44, 690,313.48 and 204,116.60 is: 306,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,423.44 : 690,313.48 = 204,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,423.44/690,313.48 = 204,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,423.44x = 690,313.48 × 204,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,423.44x = 140,904,440,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,904,440,471.77/460,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,032.29

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