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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,993.82, 701,990.19 and 152,450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,993.82, 701,990.19 and 152,450.22 is: 228,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,993.82 : 701,990.19 = 152,450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,993.82/701,990.19 = 152,450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,993.82x = 701,990.19 × 152,450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,993.82x = 107,018,558,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,018,558,903.34/467,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,675.15

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