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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,957.20, 704,935.80 and 114,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,957.20, 704,935.80 and 114,966.60 is: 172,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,957.20 : 704,935.80 = 114,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,957.20/704,935.80 = 114,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,957.20x = 704,935.80 × 114,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,957.20x = 81,044,072,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,072,144.28/469,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,449.90

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