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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,122.16, 693,544.20 and 237,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,122.16, 693,544.20 and 237,473.52 is: 356,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,122.16 : 693,544.20 = 237,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,122.16/693,544.20 = 237,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,122.16x = 693,544.20 × 237,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,122.16x = 164,698,382,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,698,382,449.58/462,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,395.77

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