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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,932.25, 698,898.38 and 150,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,932.25, 698,898.38 and 150,435.63 is: 225,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,932.25 : 698,898.38 = 150,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,932.25/698,898.38 = 150,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,932.25x = 698,898.38 × 150,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,932.25x = 105,139,217,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,139,217,349.10/465,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,653.45

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