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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,868.80, 694,303.20 and 130,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,868.80, 694,303.20 and 130,444.80 is: 195,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,868.80 : 694,303.20 = 130,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,868.80/694,303.20 = 130,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,868.80x = 694,303.20 × 130,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,868.80x = 90,568,242,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,568,242,063.36/462,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,667.20

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