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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,209.69, 697,371.33 and 149,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,209.69, 697,371.33 and 149,444.96 is: 224,025.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,209.69 : 697,371.33 = 149,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,209.69/697,371.33 = 149,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,209.69x = 697,371.33 × 149,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,209.69x = 104,218,630,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,218,630,517.00/465,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,025.06

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