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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,228.20, 696,342.30 and 131,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,228.20, 696,342.30 and 131,804.20 is: 197,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,228.20 : 696,342.30 = 131,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,228.20/696,342.30 = 131,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,228.20x = 696,342.30 × 131,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,228.20x = 91,780,839,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,780,839,777.66/464,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,706.30

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