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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,348.43, 701,022.65 and 112,362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,348.43, 701,022.65 and 112,362.45 is: 168,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,348.43 : 701,022.65 = 112,362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,348.43/701,022.65 = 112,362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,348.43x = 701,022.65 × 112,362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,348.43x = 78,768,622,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768,622,459.49/467,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,543.68

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