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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,754.80, 694,132.20 and 213,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,754.80, 694,132.20 and 213,436.80 is: 320,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,754.80 : 694,132.20 = 213,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,754.80/694,132.20 = 213,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,754.80x = 694,132.20 × 213,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,754.80x = 148,153,355,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,153,355,544.96/462,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,155.20

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