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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,909.60, 697,483.20 and 149,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,909.60, 697,483.20 and 149,369.60 is: 224,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,909.60 : 697,483.20 = 149,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,909.60/697,483.20 = 149,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,909.60x = 697,483.20 × 149,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,909.60x = 104,182,786,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,182,786,590.72/464,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,092.57

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