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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,964.78, 694,448.92 and 163,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,964.78, 694,448.92 and 163,282.60 is: 244,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,964.78 : 694,448.92 = 163,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,964.78/694,448.92 = 163,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,964.78x = 694,448.92 × 163,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,964.78x = 113,391,425,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,391,425,224.79/462,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,924.52

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