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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.56, 701,895.24 and 130,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.56, 701,895.24 and 130,941.28 is: 196,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.56 : 701,895.24 = 130,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.56/701,895.24 = 130,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.56x = 701,895.24 × 130,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.56x = 91,907,061,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,907,061,151.51/467,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,423.93

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