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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,349.96, 703,607.36 and 169,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,349.96, 703,607.36 and 169,763.90 is: 254,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,349.96 : 703,607.36 = 169,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,349.96/703,607.36 = 169,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,349.96x = 703,607.36 × 169,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,349.96x = 119,447,129,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,447,129,502.30/469,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,494.81

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