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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,983.88, 701,975.70 and 152,440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,983.88, 701,975.70 and 152,440.79 is: 228,661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,983.88 : 701,975.70 = 152,440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,983.88/701,975.70 = 152,440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,983.88x = 701,975.70 × 152,440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,983.88x = 107,009,726,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,009,726,758.93/467,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,661.14

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