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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,847.10, 696,008.70 and 220,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,847.10, 696,008.70 and 220,963.23 is: 331,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,847.10 : 696,008.70 = 220,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,847.10/696,008.70 = 220,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,847.10x = 696,008.70 × 220,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,847.10x = 153,792,330,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,792,330,460.10/463,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,558.25

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