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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.52, 702,104.28 and 148,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.52, 702,104.28 and 148,170.51 is: 222,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.52 : 702,104.28 = 148,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.52/702,104.28 = 148,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.52x = 702,104.28 × 148,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.52x = 104,031,149,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,031,149,240.78/467,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,289.01

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