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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,174.79, 694,960.89 and 179,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,174.79, 694,960.89 and 179,064.89 is: 268,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,174.79 : 694,960.89 = 179,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,174.79/694,960.89 = 179,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,174.79x = 694,960.89 × 179,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,174.79x = 124,443,091,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,443,091,847.35/463,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,674.15

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