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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,114.56, 693,123.96 and 313,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,114.56, 693,123.96 and 313,310.72 is: 469,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,114.56 : 693,123.96 = 313,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,114.56/693,123.96 = 313,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,114.56x = 693,123.96 × 313,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,114.56x = 217,163,166,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,163,166,956.85/462,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,933.62

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