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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,152.40, 700,396.45 and 223,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,152.40, 700,396.45 and 223,714.70 is: 335,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,152.40 : 700,396.45 = 223,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,152.40/700,396.45 = 223,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,152.40x = 700,396.45 × 223,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,152.40x = 156,688,981,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,688,981,692.82/467,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,412.99

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