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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,982.80, 697,474.20 and 165,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,982.80, 697,474.20 and 165,801.20 is: 248,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,982.80 : 697,474.20 = 165,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,982.80/697,474.20 = 165,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,982.80x = 697,474.20 × 165,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,982.80x = 115,642,059,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,642,059,329.04/464,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,701.80

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