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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,014.34, 704,953.85 and 150,202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,014.34, 704,953.85 and 150,202.67 is: 225,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,014.34 : 704,953.85 = 150,202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,014.34/704,953.85 = 150,202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,014.34x = 704,953.85 × 150,202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,014.34x = 105,885,946,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,885,946,221.00/470,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,282.38

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