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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,287.31, 700,930.89 and 112,301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,287.31, 700,930.89 and 112,301.33 is: 168,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,287.31 : 700,930.89 = 112,301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,287.31/700,930.89 = 112,301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,287.31x = 700,930.89 × 112,301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,287.31x = 78,715,467,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,715,467,680.43/467,287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,451.97

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