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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,147.14, 697,277.84 and 149,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,147.14, 697,277.84 and 149,382.62 is: 223,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,147.14 : 697,277.84 = 149,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,147.14/697,277.84 = 149,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,147.14x = 697,277.84 × 149,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,147.14x = 104,161,186,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,161,186,373.84/465,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,931.69

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