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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,422.96, 1,046,134.46 and 198,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,422.96, 1,046,134.46 and 198,774 is: 298,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,422.96 : 1,046,134.46 = 198,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,422.96/1,046,134.46 = 198,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,422.96x = 1,046,134.46 × 198,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,422.96x = 207,944,331,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,944,331,152.04/697,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,161.01

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