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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,615.40, 691,904.70 and 195,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,615.40, 691,904.70 and 195,330.60 is: 292,776.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,615.40 : 691,904.70 = 195,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,615.40/691,904.70 = 195,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,615.40x = 691,904.70 × 195,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,615.40x = 135,150,160,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,150,160,193.82/461,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,776.54

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