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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,831.80, 692,229.64 and 302,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,831.80, 692,229.64 and 302,214.84 is: 452,983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,831.80 : 692,229.64 = 302,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,831.80/692,229.64 = 302,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,831.80x = 692,229.64 × 302,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,831.80x = 209,202,069,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,202,069,895.86/461,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,983.25

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