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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,928.22, 698,892.35 and 150,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,928.22, 698,892.35 and 150,431.60 is: 225,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,928.22 : 698,892.35 = 150,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,928.22/698,892.35 = 150,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,928.22x = 698,892.35 × 150,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,928.22x = 105,135,494,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,135,494,438.26/465,928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,647.41

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