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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,847.40, 697,368.30 and 149,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,847.40, 697,368.30 and 149,336.20 is: 224,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,847.40 : 697,368.30 = 149,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,847.40/697,368.30 = 149,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,847.40x = 697,368.30 × 149,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,847.40x = 104,142,331,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,142,331,922.46/464,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,035.53

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