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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,858.96, 695,875.92 and 148,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,858.96, 695,875.92 and 148,231.12 is: 222,374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,858.96 : 695,875.92 = 148,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,858.96/695,875.92 = 148,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,858.96x = 695,875.92 × 148,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,858.96x = 103,150,467,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,150,467,002.63/463,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,374.64

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