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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,262.60, 702,322.62 and 152,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,262.60, 702,322.62 and 152,719 is: 229,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,262.60 : 702,322.62 = 152,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,262.60/702,322.62 = 152,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,262.60x = 702,322.62 × 152,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,262.60x = 107,258,008,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,258,008,203.78/468,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,055.25

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