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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,404.48, 695,099.52 and 147,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,404.48, 695,099.52 and 147,859.44 is: 221,786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,404.48 : 695,099.52 = 147,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,404.48/695,099.52 = 147,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,404.48x = 695,099.52 × 147,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,404.48x = 102,777,025,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,777,025,771.47/463,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,786.86

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