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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,990.14, 698,984.03 and 129,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,990.14, 698,984.03 and 129,029.67 is: 193,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,990.14 : 698,984.03 = 129,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,990.14/698,984.03 = 129,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,990.14x = 698,984.03 × 129,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,990.14x = 90,189,676,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,189,676,427.55/465,990.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,544.17

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