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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,662.28, 694,352.94 and 226,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,662.28, 694,352.94 and 226,239.40 is: 338,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,662.28 : 694,352.94 = 226,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,662.28/694,352.94 = 226,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,662.28x = 694,352.94 × 226,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,662.28x = 157,089,992,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,089,992,533.84/463,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,802.61

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