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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,349.19, 701,023.78 and 112,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,349.19, 701,023.78 and 112,363.21 is: 168,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,349.19 : 701,023.78 = 112,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,349.19/701,023.78 = 112,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,349.19x = 701,023.78 × 112,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,349.19x = 78,769,278,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769,278,702.01/467,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,544.81

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