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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,223.44, 693,696.69 and 237,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,223.44, 693,696.69 and 237,574.80 is: 356,548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,223.44 : 693,696.69 = 237,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,223.44/693,696.69 = 237,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,223.44x = 693,696.69 × 237,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,223.44x = 164,804,852,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,804,852,387.41/462,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,548.02

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