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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,007.20, 693,572.40 and 293,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,007.20, 693,572.40 and 293,527.20 is: 440,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,007.20 : 693,572.40 = 293,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,007.20/693,572.40 = 293,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,007.20x = 693,572.40 × 293,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,007.20x = 203,582,364,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,582,364,569.28/462,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,647.60

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