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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,579.38, 695,606.38 and 220,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,579.38, 695,606.38 and 220,695.32 is: 331,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,579.38 : 695,606.38 = 220,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,579.38/695,606.38 = 220,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,579.38x = 695,606.38 × 220,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,579.38x = 153,517,072,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,517,072,628.14/463,579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,155.96

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