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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,308.43, 700,978.44 and 130,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,308.43, 700,978.44 and 130,357.34 is: 195,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,308.43 : 700,978.44 = 130,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,308.43/700,978.44 = 130,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,308.43x = 700,978.44 × 130,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,308.43x = 91,377,684,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,377,684,835.75/467,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,540.42

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