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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,939.47, 697,409.25 and 149,617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,939.47, 697,409.25 and 149,617.81 is: 224,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,939.47 : 697,409.25 = 149,617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,939.47/697,409.25 = 149,617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,939.47x = 697,409.25 × 149,617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,939.47x = 104,344,844,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,344,844,658.74/464,939.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,426.73

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