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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,723.46, 697,019.31 and 149,138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,723.46, 697,019.31 and 149,138.82 is: 223,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,723.46 : 697,019.31 = 149,138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,723.46/697,019.31 = 149,138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,723.46x = 697,019.31 × 149,138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,723.46x = 103,952,637,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,952,637,410.61/464,723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,687.09

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