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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,752.38, 701,622.41 and 112,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,752.38, 701,622.41 and 112,763.55 is: 169,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,752.38 : 701,622.41 = 112,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,752.38/701,622.41 = 112,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,752.38x = 701,622.41 × 112,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,752.38x = 79,117,432,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,117,432,466.09/467,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,143.84

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