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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,364.82, 698,047.23 and 132,940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,364.82, 698,047.23 and 132,940.82 is: 199,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,364.82 : 698,047.23 = 132,940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,364.82/698,047.23 = 132,940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,364.82x = 698,047.23 × 132,940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,364.82x = 92,798,971,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,798,971,154.93/465,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,411.23

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