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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,749.51, 698,624.27 and 150,206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,749.51, 698,624.27 and 150,206.42 is: 225,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,749.51 : 698,624.27 = 150,206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,749.51/698,624.27 = 150,206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,749.51x = 698,624.27 × 150,206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,749.51x = 104,937,848,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,937,848,775.25/465,749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,309.63

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