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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,990.44, 705,008.70 and 150,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,990.44, 705,008.70 and 150,177.96 is: 225,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,990.44 : 705,008.70 = 150,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,990.44/705,008.70 = 150,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,990.44x = 705,008.70 × 150,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,990.44x = 105,876,768,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,876,768,348.25/469,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,274.30

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