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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,962.76, 692,963.64 and 146,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,962.76, 692,963.64 and 146,412.68 is: 219,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,962.76 : 692,963.64 = 146,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,962.76/692,963.64 = 146,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,962.76x = 692,963.64 × 146,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,962.76x = 101,458,663,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,458,663,674.96/461,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,625.20

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