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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,230.52, 703,774.50 and 153,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,230.52, 703,774.50 and 153,680.44 is: 230,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,230.52 : 703,774.50 = 153,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,230.52/703,774.50 = 153,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,230.52x = 703,774.50 × 153,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,230.52x = 108,156,374,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,156,374,820.78/469,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,497.31

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