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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,717.20, 698,575.80 and 150,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,717.20, 698,575.80 and 150,184.40 is: 225,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,717.20 : 698,575.80 = 150,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,717.20/698,575.80 = 150,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,717.20x = 698,575.80 × 150,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,717.20x = 104,915,187,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,915,187,377.52/465,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,276.60

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