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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,080.11, 693,144.83 and 146,561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,080.11, 693,144.83 and 146,561.35 is: 219,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,080.11 : 693,144.83 = 146,561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,080.11/693,144.83 = 146,561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,080.11x = 693,144.83 × 146,561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,080.11x = 101,588,242,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,588,242,030.32/462,080.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,849.85

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