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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,248.60, 702,301.62 and 152,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,248.60, 702,301.62 and 152,705 is: 229,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,248.60 : 702,301.62 = 152,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,248.60/702,301.62 = 152,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,248.60x = 702,301.62 × 152,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,248.60x = 107,244,968,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,244,968,882.10/468,248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,034.25

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