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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,069.04, 693,189.96 and 146,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,069.04, 693,189.96 and 146,441.20 is: 219,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,069.04 : 693,189.96 = 146,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,069.04/693,189.96 = 146,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,069.04x = 693,189.96 × 146,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,069.04x = 101,511,569,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,511,569,570.35/462,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,689.18

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