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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,731.49, 698,095.16 and 225,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,731.49, 698,095.16 and 225,337.48 is: 337,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,731.49 : 698,095.16 = 225,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,731.49/698,095.16 = 225,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,731.49x = 698,095.16 × 225,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,731.49x = 157,307,002,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,307,002,127.69/465,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,763.30

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