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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,030.62, 697,611.54 and 149,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,030.62, 697,611.54 and 149,381.72 is: 224,093.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,030.62 : 697,611.54 = 149,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,030.62/697,611.54 = 149,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,030.62x = 697,611.54 × 149,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,030.62x = 104,210,411,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,210,411,737.05/465,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,093.66

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