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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,718.80, 692,707.80 and 225,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,718.80, 692,707.80 and 225,069.20 is: 337,666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,718.80 : 692,707.80 = 225,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,718.80/692,707.80 = 225,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,718.80x = 692,707.80 × 225,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,718.80x = 155,907,190,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,907,190,379.76/461,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,666.97

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