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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,347.94, 701,021.90 and 112,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,347.94, 701,021.90 and 112,361.96 is: 168,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,347.94 : 701,021.90 = 112,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,347.94/701,021.90 = 112,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,347.94x = 701,021.90 × 112,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,347.94x = 78,768,191,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768,191,181.81/467,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,542.93

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