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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,534.73, 699,913.13 and 150,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,534.73, 699,913.13 and 150,991.62 is: 226,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,534.73 : 699,913.13 = 150,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,534.73/699,913.13 = 150,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,534.73x = 699,913.13 × 150,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,534.73x = 105,681,016,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,681,016,603.01/466,534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,523.37

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