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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,359.74, 701,202.42 and 147,560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,359.74, 701,202.42 and 147,560.94 is: 221,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,359.74 : 701,202.42 = 147,560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,359.74/701,202.42 = 147,560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,359.74x = 701,202.42 × 147,560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,359.74x = 103,470,088,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,470,088,225.48/467,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,392.81

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