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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,782.90, 704,670.96 and 114,793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,782.90, 704,670.96 and 114,793.65 is: 172,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,782.90 : 704,670.96 = 114,793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,782.90/704,670.96 = 114,793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,782.90x = 704,670.96 × 114,793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,782.90x = 80,891,751,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,891,751,547.40/469,782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,189.65

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