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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,352.72, 701,029.08 and 112,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,352.72, 701,029.08 and 112,366.75 is: 168,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,352.72 : 701,029.08 = 112,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,352.72/701,029.08 = 112,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,352.72x = 701,029.08 × 112,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,352.72x = 78,772,359,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,772,359,375.09/467,352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,550.13

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