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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,757.66, 694,192.65 and 130,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,757.66, 694,192.65 and 130,333.66 is: 195,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,757.66 : 694,192.65 = 130,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,757.66/694,192.65 = 130,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,757.66x = 694,192.65 × 130,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,757.66x = 90,476,668,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,476,668,819.60/462,757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,516.31

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