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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,499.79, 701,249.83 and 112,513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,499.79, 701,249.83 and 112,513.81 is: 168,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,499.79 : 701,249.83 = 112,513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,499.79/701,249.83 = 112,513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,499.79x = 701,249.83 × 112,513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,499.79x = 78,900,286,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,900,286,773.63/467,499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,770.74

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