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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,932.29, 694,453.92 and 163,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,932.29, 694,453.92 and 163,351 is: 245,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,932.29 : 694,453.92 = 163,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,932.29/694,453.92 = 163,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,932.29x = 694,453.92 × 163,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,932.29x = 113,439,742,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,439,742,285.92/462,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,046.08

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