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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,593.74, 693,380.49 and 302,603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,593.74, 693,380.49 and 302,603.26 is: 453,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,593.74 : 693,380.49 = 302,603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,593.74/693,380.49 = 302,603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,593.74x = 693,380.49 × 302,603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,593.74x = 209,819,196,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,819,196,694.40/462,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,571.20

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