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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,808.28, 694,212.42 and 241,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,808.28, 694,212.42 and 241,624.28 is: 362,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,808.28 : 694,212.42 = 241,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,808.28/694,212.42 = 241,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,808.28x = 694,212.42 × 241,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,808.28x = 167,738,576,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,738,576,149.56/462,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,436.42

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