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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,270.94, 700,906.33 and 112,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,270.94, 700,906.33 and 112,284.96 is: 168,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,270.94 : 700,906.33 = 112,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,270.94/700,906.33 = 112,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,270.94x = 700,906.33 × 112,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,270.94x = 78,701,235,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,235,442.55/467,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,427.41

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