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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,662.78, 694,353.69 and 226,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,662.78, 694,353.69 and 226,239.90 is: 338,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,662.78 : 694,353.69 = 226,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,662.78/694,353.69 = 226,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,662.78x = 694,353.69 × 226,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,662.78x = 157,090,509,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,090,509,390.23/463,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,803.36

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