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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,225.82, 701,001.36 and 147,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,225.82, 701,001.36 and 147,427.07 is: 221,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,225.82 : 701,001.36 = 147,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,225.82/701,001.36 = 147,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,225.82x = 701,001.36 × 147,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,225.82x = 103,346,573,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,346,573,065.81/467,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,191.91

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