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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,896.72, 701,845.15 and 112,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,896.72, 701,845.15 and 112,910.74 is: 169,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,896.72 : 701,845.15 = 112,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,896.72/701,845.15 = 112,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,896.72x = 701,845.15 × 112,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,896.72x = 79,245,857,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,245,857,374.61/467,896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,366.13

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