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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,356, 699,540.24 and 146,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,356, 699,540.24 and 146,497.44 is: 219,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,356 : 699,540.24 = 146,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,356/699,540.24 = 146,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,356x = 699,540.24 × 146,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,356x = 102,480,854,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480,854,336.99/466,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,748.12

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