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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,721.34, 697,081.92 and 132,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,721.34, 697,081.92 and 132,297.34 is: 198,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,721.34 : 697,081.92 = 132,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,721.34/697,081.92 = 132,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,721.34x = 697,081.92 × 132,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,721.34x = 92,222,083,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,222,083,778.09/464,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,445.98

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