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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,254.19, 697,438.08 and 149,489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,254.19, 697,438.08 and 149,489.46 is: 224,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,254.19 : 697,438.08 = 149,489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,254.19/697,438.08 = 149,489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,254.19x = 697,438.08 × 149,489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,254.19x = 104,259,641,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,259,641,962.64/465,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,091.79

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