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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,951.28, 694,482.48 and 163,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,951.28, 694,482.48 and 163,370 is: 245,074.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,951.28 : 694,482.48 = 163,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,951.28/694,482.48 = 163,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,951.28x = 694,482.48 × 163,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,951.28x = 113,457,602,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,457,602,757.60/462,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,074.61

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