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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,825.96, 698,739.10 and 146,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,825.96, 698,739.10 and 146,002.66 is: 219,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,825.96 : 698,739.10 = 146,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,825.96/698,739.10 = 146,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,825.96x = 698,739.10 × 146,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,825.96x = 102,017,767,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,017,767,246.01/465,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,004.04

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