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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,280.79, 700,921.18 and 147,465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,280.79, 700,921.18 and 147,465.07 is: 221,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,280.79 : 700,921.18 = 147,465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,280.79/700,921.18 = 147,465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,280.79x = 700,921.18 × 147,465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,280.79x = 103,361,389,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,361,389,305.21/467,280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,197.60

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