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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,031.84, 701,913.83 and 152,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,031.84, 701,913.83 and 152,516.32 is: 228,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,031.84 : 701,913.83 = 152,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,031.84/701,913.83 = 152,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,031.84x = 701,913.83 × 152,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,031.84x = 107,053,311,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,053,311,180.43/468,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,730.83

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