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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,623.52, 695,534.76 and 143,768.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,623.52, 695,534.76 and 143,768.56 is: 215,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,623.52 : 695,534.76 = 143,768.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,623.52/695,534.76 = 143,768.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,623.52x = 695,534.76 × 143,768.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,623.52x = 99,996,030,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,996,030,875.15/463,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,683.69

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