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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,945.67, 697,176.21 and 165,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,945.67, 697,176.21 and 165,382.76 is: 247,987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,945.67 : 697,176.21 = 165,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,945.67/697,176.21 = 165,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,945.67x = 697,176.21 × 165,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,945.67x = 115,300,925,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,300,925,816.14/464,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,987.95

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