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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,965.62, 697,443.57 and 149,422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,965.62, 697,443.57 and 149,422.83 is: 224,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,965.62 : 697,443.57 = 149,422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,965.62/697,443.57 = 149,422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,965.62x = 697,443.57 × 149,422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,965.62x = 104,213,991,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,213,991,994.70/464,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,132.68

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