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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,949.95, 698,924.88 and 150,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,949.95, 698,924.88 and 150,453.33 is: 225,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,949.95 : 698,924.88 = 150,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,949.95/698,924.88 = 150,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,949.95x = 698,924.88 × 150,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,949.95x = 105,155,575,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,155,575,615.85/465,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,679.98

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