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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,225.93, 693,338.92 and 302,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,225.93, 693,338.92 and 302,436.12 is: 453,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,225.93 : 693,338.92 = 302,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,225.93/693,338.92 = 302,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,225.93x = 693,338.92 × 302,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,225.93x = 209,690,732,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,690,732,809.79/462,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,654.20

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