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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,545.70, 701,318.55 and 152,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,545.70, 701,318.55 and 152,012.90 is: 228,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,545.70 : 701,318.55 = 152,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,545.70/701,318.55 = 152,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,545.70x = 701,318.55 × 152,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,545.70x = 106,609,466,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,609,466,609.30/467,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,019.35

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