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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,488.92, 700,789.44 and 151,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,488.92, 700,789.44 and 151,725 is: 227,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,488.92 : 700,789.44 = 151,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,488.92/700,789.44 = 151,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,488.92x = 700,789.44 × 151,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,488.92x = 106,327,277,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,327,277,784.00/467,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,443.42

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