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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,069.20, 693,103.80 and 213,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,069.20, 693,103.80 and 213,237.20 is: 319,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,069.20 : 693,103.80 = 213,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,069.20/693,103.80 = 213,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,069.20x = 693,103.80 × 213,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,069.20x = 147,795,513,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,795,513,621.36/462,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,855.80

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