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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,124.80, 693,187.20 and 368,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,124.80, 693,187.20 and 368,812.80 is: 553,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,124.80 : 693,187.20 = 368,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,124.80/693,187.20 = 368,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,124.80x = 693,187.20 × 368,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,124.80x = 255,656,312,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,656,312,156.16/462,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,219.20

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