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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,868.20, 698,802.30 and 150,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,868.20, 698,802.30 and 150,335.40 is: 225,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,868.20 : 698,802.30 = 150,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,868.20/698,802.30 = 150,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,868.20x = 698,802.30 × 150,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,868.20x = 105,054,723,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,054,723,291.42/465,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,503.10

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