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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,247.36, 696,419.52 and 198,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,247.36, 696,419.52 and 198,036 is: 297,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,247.36 : 696,419.52 = 198,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,247.36/696,419.52 = 198,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,247.36x = 696,419.52 × 198,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,247.36x = 137,916,136,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,916,136,062.72/464,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,074.68

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