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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,219.32, 693,323.40 and 146,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,219.32, 693,323.40 and 146,678.96 is: 220,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,219.32 : 693,323.40 = 146,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,219.32/693,323.40 = 146,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,219.32x = 693,323.40 × 146,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,219.32x = 101,695,955,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,695,955,255.66/462,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,016.67

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