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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,310.73, 695,017.94 and 147,694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,310.73, 695,017.94 and 147,694.41 is: 221,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,310.73 : 695,017.94 = 147,694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,310.73/695,017.94 = 147,694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,310.73x = 695,017.94 × 147,694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,310.73x = 102,650,263,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,650,263,849.24/463,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,558.14

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