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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,971.80, 697,457.70 and 165,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,971.80, 697,457.70 and 165,790.20 is: 248,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,971.80 : 697,457.70 = 165,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,971.80/697,457.70 = 165,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,971.80x = 697,457.70 × 165,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,971.80x = 115,631,651,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,631,651,574.54/464,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,685.30

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