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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,131.08, 700,696.62 and 112,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,131.08, 700,696.62 and 112,145.10 is: 168,217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,131.08 : 700,696.62 = 112,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,131.08/700,696.62 = 112,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,131.08x = 700,696.62 × 112,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,131.08x = 78,579,692,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579,692,519.56/467,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,217.65

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