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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,720.20, 698,580.30 and 150,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,720.20, 698,580.30 and 150,187.40 is: 225,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,720.20 : 698,580.30 = 150,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,720.20/698,580.30 = 150,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,720.20x = 698,580.30 × 150,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,720.20x = 104,917,958,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,917,958,948.22/465,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,281.10

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