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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,806.52, 694,209.96 and 147,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,806.52, 694,209.96 and 147,263.64 is: 220,895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,806.52 : 694,209.96 = 147,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,806.52/694,209.96 = 147,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,806.52x = 694,209.96 × 147,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,806.52x = 102,231,885,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,231,885,633.85/462,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,895.52

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