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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,901.37, 697,348.82 and 132,477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,901.37, 697,348.82 and 132,477.37 is: 198,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,901.37 : 697,348.82 = 132,477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,901.37/697,348.82 = 132,477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,901.37x = 697,348.82 × 132,477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,901.37x = 92,382,936,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,382,936,983.82/464,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,715.13

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