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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,265.42, 700,888.07 and 130,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,265.42, 700,888.07 and 130,297.09 is: 195,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,265.42 : 700,888.07 = 130,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,265.42/700,888.07 = 130,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,265.42x = 700,888.07 × 130,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,265.42x = 91,323,676,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,323,676,161.34/467,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,442.83

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