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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,642.96, 692,533.56 and 145,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,642.96, 692,533.56 and 145,994.96 is: 219,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,642.96 : 692,533.56 = 145,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,642.96/692,533.56 = 145,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,642.96x = 692,533.56 × 145,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,642.96x = 101,106,409,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,106,409,390.86/461,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,014.30

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