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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,858.84, 700,229.90 and 129,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,858.84, 700,229.90 and 129,924.76 is: 194,870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,858.84 : 700,229.90 = 129,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,858.84/700,229.90 = 129,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,858.84x = 700,229.90 × 129,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,858.84x = 90,977,201,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,977,201,702.32/466,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,870.90

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