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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,798.54, 701,784.36 and 148,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,798.54, 701,784.36 and 148,030.78 is: 222,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,798.54 : 701,784.36 = 148,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,798.54/701,784.36 = 148,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,798.54x = 701,784.36 × 148,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,798.54x = 103,885,686,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,885,686,202.60/467,798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,073.56

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