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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,647.02, 701,297.46 and 168,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,647.02, 701,297.46 and 168,046.92 is: 252,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,647.02 : 701,297.46 = 168,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,647.02/701,297.46 = 168,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,647.02x = 701,297.46 × 168,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,647.02x = 117,850,878,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,850,878,156.82/467,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,008.19

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