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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,639.20, 692,458.80 and 146,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,639.20, 692,458.80 and 146,120.80 is: 219,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,639.20 : 692,458.80 = 146,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,639.20/692,458.80 = 146,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,639.20x = 692,458.80 × 146,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,639.20x = 101,182,633,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,182,633,823.04/461,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,181.20

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