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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,347.43, 701,021.15 and 112,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,347.43, 701,021.15 and 112,361.45 is: 168,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,347.43 : 701,021.15 = 112,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,347.43/701,021.15 = 112,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,347.43x = 701,021.15 × 112,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,347.43x = 78,767,752,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,767,752,894.67/467,347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,542.18

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