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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,483, 693,724.68 and 130,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,483, 693,724.68 and 130,059 is: 195,088.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,483 : 693,724.68 = 130,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,483/693,724.68 = 130,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,483x = 693,724.68 × 130,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,483x = 90,225,138,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225,138,156.12/462,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,088.55

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