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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,101.26, 693,146.40 and 146,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,101.26, 693,146.40 and 146,560.90 is: 219,839.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,101.26 : 693,146.40 = 146,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,101.26/693,146.40 = 146,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,101.26x = 693,146.40 × 146,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,101.26x = 101,588,160,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,588,160,215.76/462,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,839.61

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