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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,346.68, 693,532.98 and 225,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,346.68, 693,532.98 and 225,878.52 is: 338,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,346.68 : 693,532.98 = 225,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,346.68/693,532.98 = 225,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,346.68x = 693,532.98 × 225,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,346.68x = 156,654,203,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,654,203,093.59/462,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,824.11

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