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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,427.26, 699,659.10 and 146,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,427.26, 699,659.10 and 146,797.20 is: 220,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,427.26 : 699,659.10 = 146,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,427.26/699,659.10 = 146,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,427.26x = 699,659.10 × 146,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,427.26x = 102,707,996,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,707,996,834.52/466,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,201.53

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