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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,175.43, 696,272.87 and 148,631.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,175.43, 696,272.87 and 148,631.43 is: 222,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,175.43 : 696,272.87 = 148,631.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,175.43/696,272.87 = 148,631.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,175.43x = 696,272.87 × 148,631.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,175.43x = 103,488,032,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,488,032,338.30/464,175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,950.26

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