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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,693.17, 697,068.91 and 149,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,693.17, 697,068.91 and 149,143.09 is: 223,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,693.17 : 697,068.91 = 149,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,693.17/697,068.91 = 149,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,693.17x = 697,068.91 × 149,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,693.17x = 103,963,006,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,963,006,949.27/464,693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,723.99

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