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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,746.72, 695,719.68 and 143,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,746.72, 695,719.68 and 143,892 is: 215,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,746.72 : 695,719.68 = 143,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,746.72/695,719.68 = 143,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,746.72x = 695,719.68 × 143,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,746.72x = 100,108,496,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,108,496,194.56/463,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,868.90

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