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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,945.85, 698,992.57 and 150,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,945.85, 698,992.57 and 150,328.94 is: 225,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,945.85 : 698,992.57 = 150,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,945.85/698,992.57 = 150,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,945.85x = 698,992.57 × 150,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,945.85x = 105,078,812,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,078,812,115.98/465,945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,517.22

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