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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,529.51, 693,783.45 and 213,211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,529.51, 693,783.45 and 213,211.51 is: 319,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,529.51 : 693,783.45 = 213,211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,529.51/693,783.45 = 213,211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,529.51x = 693,783.45 × 213,211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,529.51x = 147,922,616,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,922,616,987.51/462,529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,812.28

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