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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,973.12, 697,459.65 and 149,454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,973.12, 697,459.65 and 149,454.63 is: 224,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,973.12 : 697,459.65 = 149,454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,973.12/697,459.65 = 149,454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,973.12x = 697,459.65 × 149,454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,973.12x = 104,238,573,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238,573,930.68/464,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,181.94

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