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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,702.58, 700,037.46 and 146,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,702.58, 700,037.46 and 146,845.64 is: 220,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,702.58 : 700,037.46 = 146,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,702.58/700,037.46 = 146,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,702.58x = 700,037.46 × 146,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,702.58x = 102,797,450,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,797,450,587.77/466,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,263.30

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