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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,047.12, 694,585.26 and 159,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,047.12, 694,585.26 and 159,438.06 is: 239,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,047.12 : 694,585.26 = 159,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,047.12/694,585.26 = 159,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,047.12x = 694,585.26 × 159,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,047.12x = 110,743,326,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,743,326,359.00/463,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,162.11

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