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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,436.90, 696,752.55 and 148,925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,436.90, 696,752.55 and 148,925.70 is: 223,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,436.90 : 696,752.55 = 148,925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,436.90/696,752.55 = 148,925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,436.90x = 696,752.55 × 148,925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,436.90x = 103,764,361,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,764,361,235.54/464,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,419.72

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