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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,001.52, 702,107.28 and 148,172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,001.52, 702,107.28 and 148,172.51 is: 222,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,001.52 : 702,107.28 = 148,172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,001.52/702,107.28 = 148,172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,001.52x = 702,107.28 × 148,172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,001.52x = 104,032,994,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032,994,456.34/468,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,292.00

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