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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,529.26, 693,783.09 and 213,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,529.26, 693,783.09 and 213,211.26 is: 319,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,529.26 : 693,783.09 = 213,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,529.26/693,783.09 = 213,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,529.26x = 693,783.09 × 213,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,529.26x = 147,922,366,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,922,366,785.59/462,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,811.91

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