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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,355.74, 701,033.60 and 112,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,355.74, 701,033.60 and 112,369.75 is: 168,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,355.74 : 701,033.60 = 112,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,355.74/701,033.60 = 112,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,355.74x = 701,033.60 × 112,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,355.74x = 78,774,968,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,774,968,901.94/467,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,554.62

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