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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,786.34, 691,075.82 and 165,298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,786.34, 691,075.82 and 165,298.34 is: 247,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,786.34 : 691,075.82 = 165,298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,786.34/691,075.82 = 165,298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,786.34x = 691,075.82 × 165,298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,786.34x = 114,233,685,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,233,685,860.14/460,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,910.31

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