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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,968.36, 695,939.58 and 148,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,968.36, 695,939.58 and 148,444.20 is: 222,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,968.36 : 695,939.58 = 148,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,968.36/695,939.58 = 148,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,968.36x = 695,939.58 × 148,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,968.36x = 103,308,194,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,308,194,201.44/463,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,662.15

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