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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,271.39, 700,965.42 and 182,925.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,271.39, 700,965.42 and 182,925.21 is: 274,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,271.39 : 700,965.42 = 182,925.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,271.39/700,965.42 = 182,925.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,271.39x = 700,965.42 × 182,925.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,271.39x = 128,224,246,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,224,246,656.24/467,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,410.65

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