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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,512.80, 698,269.20 and 150,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,512.80, 698,269.20 and 150,001.60 is: 225,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,512.80 : 698,269.20 = 150,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,512.80/698,269.20 = 150,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,512.80x = 698,269.20 × 150,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,512.80x = 104,741,497,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,741,497,230.72/465,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,002.40

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