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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,545.60, 701,318.40 and 135,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,545.60, 701,318.40 and 135,155.20 is: 202,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,545.60 : 701,318.40 = 135,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,545.60/701,318.40 = 135,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,545.60x = 701,318.40 × 135,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,545.60x = 94,786,828,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,786,828,615.68/467,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,732.80

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