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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.63, 701,915.00 and 164,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.63, 701,915.00 and 164,223.72 is: 246,357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.63 : 701,915.00 = 164,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.63/701,915.00 = 164,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.63x = 701,915.00 × 164,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.63x = 115,271,091,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,271,091,602.68/467,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,357.53

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