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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,004.54, 705,121.29 and 150,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,004.54, 705,121.29 and 150,156.06 is: 225,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,004.54 : 705,121.29 = 150,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,004.54/705,121.29 = 150,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,004.54x = 705,121.29 × 150,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,004.54x = 105,878,234,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,878,234,728.52/470,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,270.66

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