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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,489.92, 700,790.94 and 151,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,489.92, 700,790.94 and 151,726 is: 227,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,489.92 : 700,790.94 = 151,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,489.92/700,790.94 = 151,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,489.92x = 700,790.94 × 151,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,489.92x = 106,328,206,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,328,206,162.44/467,489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,444.92

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