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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,246.16, 696,385.75 and 148,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,246.16, 696,385.75 and 148,662.06 is: 222,998.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,246.16 : 696,385.75 = 148,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,246.16/696,385.75 = 148,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,246.16x = 696,385.75 × 148,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,246.16x = 103,526,140,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,526,140,149.65/464,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,998.38

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