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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,366.44, 693,573.66 and 146,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,366.44, 693,573.66 and 146,848.04 is: 220,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,366.44 : 693,573.66 = 146,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,366.44/693,573.66 = 146,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,366.44x = 693,573.66 × 146,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,366.44x = 101,849,932,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,849,932,566.63/462,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,279.68

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