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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,515.70, 704,273.55 and 137,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,515.70, 704,273.55 and 137,091.70 is: 205,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,515.70 : 704,273.55 = 137,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,515.70/704,273.55 = 137,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,515.70x = 704,273.55 × 137,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,515.70x = 96,550,058,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,550,058,234.54/469,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,637.55

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