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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,913.60, 697,489.20 and 149,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,913.60, 697,489.20 and 149,373.60 is: 224,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,913.60 : 697,489.20 = 149,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,913.60/697,489.20 = 149,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,913.60x = 697,489.20 × 149,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,913.60x = 104,186,472,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,186,472,765.12/464,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,098.57

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