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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,027.52, 700,639.68 and 151,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,027.52, 700,639.68 and 151,459.82 is: 227,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,027.52 : 700,639.68 = 151,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,027.52/700,639.68 = 151,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,027.52x = 700,639.68 × 151,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,027.52x = 106,118,759,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,118,759,817.66/467,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,221.64

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