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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,219.55, 693,329.34 and 125,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,219.55, 693,329.34 and 125,260.20 is: 187,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,219.55 : 693,329.34 = 125,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,219.55/693,329.34 = 125,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,219.55x = 693,329.34 × 125,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,219.55x = 86,846,571,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846,571,794.27/462,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,890.30

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