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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,245.91, 692,185.14 and 319,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,245.91, 692,185.14 and 319,894.08 is: 479,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,245.91 : 692,185.14 = 319,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,245.91/692,185.14 = 319,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,245.91x = 692,185.14 × 319,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,245.91x = 221,425,928,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,425,928,549.97/462,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,021.93

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