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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,313.73, 695,022.45 and 147,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,313.73, 695,022.45 and 147,697.41 is: 221,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,313.73 : 695,022.45 = 147,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,313.73/695,022.45 = 147,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,313.73x = 695,022.45 × 147,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,313.73x = 102,653,015,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,653,015,756.86/463,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,562.65

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