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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,822.18, 694,284.29 and 147,205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,822.18, 694,284.29 and 147,205.27 is: 220,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,822.18 : 694,284.29 = 147,205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,822.18/694,284.29 = 147,205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,822.18x = 694,284.29 × 147,205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,822.18x = 102,202,306,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,202,306,366.21/462,822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,824.13

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