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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,110.70, 693,166.05 and 146,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,110.70, 693,166.05 and 146,592.30 is: 219,888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,110.70 : 693,166.05 = 146,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,110.70/693,166.05 = 146,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,110.70x = 693,166.05 × 146,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,110.70x = 101,612,805,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,612,805,551.42/462,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,888.45

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