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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,607.26, 701,238.48 and 168,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,607.26, 701,238.48 and 168,007.42 is: 251,949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,607.26 : 701,238.48 = 168,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,607.26/701,238.48 = 168,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,607.26x = 701,238.48 × 168,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,607.26x = 117,813,267,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,813,267,829.52/467,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,949.18

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