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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,932.80, 694,399.20 and 213,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,932.80, 694,399.20 and 213,478.72 is: 320,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,932.80 : 694,399.20 = 213,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,932.80/694,399.20 = 213,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,932.80x = 694,399.20 × 213,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,932.80x = 148,239,452,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,239,452,385.02/462,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,218.08

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