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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,282, 701,422.04 and 201,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,282, 701,422.04 and 201,174.48 is: 301,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,282 : 701,422.04 = 201,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,282/701,422.04 = 201,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,282x = 701,422.04 × 201,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,282x = 141,108,214,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,214,157.54/467,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,976.57

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