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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,149.40, 1,230,224.10 and 465,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,149.40, 1,230,224.10 and 465,855.40 is: 698,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,149.40 : 1,230,224.10 = 465,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,149.40/1,230,224.10 = 465,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,149.40x = 1,230,224.10 × 465,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,149.40x = 573,106,540,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,106,540,195.14/820,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,783.10

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