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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,409, 696,622.14 and 131,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,409, 696,622.14 and 131,993.64 is: 197,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,409 : 696,622.14 = 131,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,409/696,622.14 = 131,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,409x = 696,622.14 × 131,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,409x = 91,949,691,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,949,691,963.19/464,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,992.92

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