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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,878.52, 701,744.57 and 152,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,878.52, 701,744.57 and 152,333.30 is: 228,476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,878.52 : 701,744.57 = 152,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,878.52/701,744.57 = 152,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,878.52x = 701,744.57 × 152,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,878.52x = 106,899,066,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,899,066,105.18/467,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,476.11

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