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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,750.88, 698,041.80 and 199,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,750.88, 698,041.80 and 199,198 is: 298,547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,750.88 : 698,041.80 = 199,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,750.88/698,041.80 = 199,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,750.88x = 698,041.80 × 199,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,750.88x = 139,048,530,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,048,530,476.40/465,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,547.01

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