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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,004.68, 704,999.19 and 150,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,004.68, 704,999.19 and 150,154.26 is: 225,228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,004.68 : 704,999.19 = 150,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,004.68/704,999.19 = 150,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,004.68x = 704,999.19 × 150,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,004.68x = 105,858,629,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,858,629,594.38/470,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,228.89

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