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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,224.62, 700,999.46 and 147,425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,224.62, 700,999.46 and 147,425.82 is: 221,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,224.62 : 700,999.46 = 147,425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,224.62/700,999.46 = 147,425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,224.62x = 700,999.46 × 147,425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,224.62x = 103,345,420,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,345,420,210.06/467,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,190.01

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