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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,147.27, 703,176.54 and 215,896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,147.27, 703,176.54 and 215,896.08 is: 323,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,147.27 : 703,176.54 = 215,896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,147.27/703,176.54 = 215,896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,147.27x = 703,176.54 × 215,896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,147.27x = 151,813,061,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,813,061,575.68/469,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,593.62

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