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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,427.55, 694,363.73 and 226,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,427.55, 694,363.73 and 226,259.55 is: 339,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,427.55 : 694,363.73 = 226,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,427.55/694,363.73 = 226,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,427.55x = 694,363.73 × 226,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,427.55x = 157,106,423,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,106,423,954.82/463,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,009.68

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