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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,808.73, 691,109.37 and 165,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,808.73, 691,109.37 and 165,320.73 is: 247,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,808.73 : 691,109.37 = 165,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,808.73/691,109.37 = 165,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,808.73x = 691,109.37 × 165,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,808.73x = 114,254,705,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,254,705,558.24/460,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,943.88

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