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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,244.60, 702,295.62 and 152,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,244.60, 702,295.62 and 152,701 is: 229,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,244.60 : 702,295.62 = 152,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,244.60/702,295.62 = 152,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,244.60x = 702,295.62 × 152,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,244.60x = 107,241,243,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,241,243,469.62/468,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,028.25

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