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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,149.72, 697,281.69 and 149,385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,149.72, 697,281.69 and 149,385.19 is: 223,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,149.72 : 697,281.69 = 149,385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,149.72/697,281.69 = 149,385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,149.72x = 697,281.69 × 149,385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,149.72x = 104,163,557,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,163,557,744.17/465,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,935.55

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