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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,992.20, 695,656.20 and 179,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,992.20, 695,656.20 and 179,439.20 is: 269,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,992.20 : 695,656.20 = 179,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,992.20/695,656.20 = 179,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,992.20x = 695,656.20 × 179,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,992.20x = 124,827,992,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827,992,003.04/463,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,030.37

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