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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,244.08, 693,363.68 and 146,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,244.08, 693,363.68 and 146,725.28 is: 220,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,244.08 : 693,363.68 = 146,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,244.08/693,363.68 = 146,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,244.08x = 693,363.68 × 146,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,244.08x = 101,733,980,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,733,980,089.83/462,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,087.15

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