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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,392.85, 701,183.59 and 147,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,392.85, 701,183.59 and 147,594.67 is: 221,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,392.85 : 701,183.59 = 147,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,392.85/701,183.59 = 147,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,392.85x = 701,183.59 × 147,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,392.85x = 103,490,958,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,490,958,453.52/467,392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,421.78

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