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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,292.56, 693,404.28 and 166,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,292.56, 693,404.28 and 166,804.56 is: 250,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,292.56 : 693,404.28 = 166,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,292.56/693,404.28 = 166,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,292.56x = 693,404.28 × 166,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,292.56x = 115,662,995,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,662,995,827.52/462,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,194.37

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