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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,269.94, 700,904.83 and 112,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,269.94, 700,904.83 and 112,283.96 is: 168,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,269.94 : 700,904.83 = 112,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,269.94/700,904.83 = 112,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,269.94x = 700,904.83 × 112,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,269.94x = 78,700,366,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,700,366,110.29/467,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,425.91

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