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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,198.62, 694,316.22 and 179,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,198.62, 694,316.22 and 179,084.31 is: 268,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,198.62 : 694,316.22 = 179,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,198.62/694,316.22 = 179,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,198.62x = 694,316.22 × 179,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,198.62x = 124,341,140,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341,140,508.94/463,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,440.22

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