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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,868.08, 701,795.60 and 112,879.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,868.08, 701,795.60 and 112,879.12 is: 169,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,868.08 : 701,795.60 = 112,879.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,868.08/701,795.60 = 112,879.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,868.08x = 701,795.60 × 112,879.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,868.08x = 79,218,069,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,069,747.87/467,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,317.11

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