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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,209.80, 693,314.70 and 163,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,209.80, 693,314.70 and 163,028.20 is: 244,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,209.80 : 693,314.70 = 163,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,209.80/693,314.70 = 163,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,209.80x = 693,314.70 × 163,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,209.80x = 113,029,847,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,029,847,574.54/462,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,542.30

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