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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,546, 704,422.68 and 174,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,546, 704,422.68 and 174,058 is: 261,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,546 : 704,422.68 = 174,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,546/704,422.68 = 174,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,546x = 704,422.68 × 174,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,546x = 122,610,402,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610,402,835.44/469,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,125.43

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