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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,669.58, 701,505.83 and 130,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,669.58, 701,505.83 and 130,708 is: 196,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,669.58 : 701,505.83 = 130,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,669.58/701,505.83 = 130,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,669.58x = 701,505.83 × 130,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,669.58x = 91,692,424,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692,424,027.64/467,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,062.41

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