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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,974.20, 694,527.83 and 143,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,974.20, 694,527.83 and 143,151.01 is: 214,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,974.20 : 694,527.83 = 143,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,974.20/694,527.83 = 143,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,974.20x = 694,527.83 × 143,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,974.20x = 99,422,360,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,422,360,337.61/462,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,747.09

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