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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,630.11, 693,852.21 and 163,122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,630.11, 693,852.21 and 163,122.89 is: 244,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,630.11 : 693,852.21 = 163,122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,630.11/693,852.21 = 163,122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,630.11x = 693,852.21 × 163,122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,630.11x = 113,183,174,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,183,174,258.83/462,630.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,651.55

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