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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,971.36, 700,413.26 and 151,431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,971.36, 700,413.26 and 151,431 is: 227,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,971.36 : 700,413.26 = 151,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,971.36/700,413.26 = 151,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,971.36x = 700,413.26 × 151,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,971.36x = 106,064,279,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,064,279,617.91/466,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,132.30

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