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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,252.60, 702,307.62 and 152,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,252.60, 702,307.62 and 152,709 is: 229,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,252.60 : 702,307.62 = 152,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,252.60/702,307.62 = 152,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,252.60x = 702,307.62 × 152,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,252.60x = 107,248,694,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248,694,342.58/468,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,040.25

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