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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,269.18, 700,903.70 and 112,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,269.18, 700,903.70 and 112,283.20 is: 168,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,269.18 : 700,903.70 = 112,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,269.18/700,903.70 = 112,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,269.18x = 700,903.70 × 112,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,269.18x = 78,699,711,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,699,711,584.49/467,269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,424.79

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