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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,849.71, 691,125.13 and 176,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,849.71, 691,125.13 and 176,525.13 is: 264,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,849.71 : 691,125.13 = 176,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,849.71/691,125.13 = 176,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,849.71x = 691,125.13 × 176,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,849.71x = 122,000,953,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,000,953,419.52/460,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,730.46

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