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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,246.16, 694,721.61 and 147,629.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,246.16, 694,721.61 and 147,629.25 is: 221,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,246.16 : 694,721.61 = 147,629.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,246.16/694,721.61 = 147,629.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,246.16x = 694,721.61 × 147,629.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,246.16x = 102,561,230,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,561,230,243.09/463,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,396.83

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