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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,886.24, 701,825.76 and 112,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,886.24, 701,825.76 and 112,898.88 is: 169,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,886.24 : 701,825.76 = 112,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,886.24/701,825.76 = 112,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,886.24x = 701,825.76 × 112,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,886.24x = 79,235,342,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235,342,259.15/467,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,347.45

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