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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,067.26, 700,699.31 and 151,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,067.26, 700,699.31 and 151,499.56 is: 227,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,067.26 : 700,699.31 = 151,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,067.26/700,699.31 = 151,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,067.26x = 700,699.31 × 151,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,067.26x = 106,155,637,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,155,637,157.30/467,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,281.26

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