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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,491.70, 704,237.55 and 137,067.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,491.70, 704,237.55 and 137,067.70 is: 205,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,491.70 : 704,237.55 = 137,067.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,491.70/704,237.55 = 137,067.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,491.70x = 704,237.55 × 137,067.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,491.70x = 96,528,221,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528,221,232.14/469,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,601.55

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