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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,300.16, 693,474 and 129,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,300.16, 693,474 and 129,902.08 is: 194,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,300.16 : 693,474 = 129,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,300.16/693,474 = 129,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,300.16x = 693,474 × 129,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,300.16x = 90,083,715,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,083,715,025.92/462,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,859.80

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