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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,105.72, 704,893.76 and 150,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,105.72, 704,893.76 and 150,182.44 is: 225,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,105.72 : 704,893.76 = 150,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,105.72/704,893.76 = 150,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,105.72x = 704,893.76 × 150,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,105.72x = 105,862,664,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,862,664,817.57/470,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,189.06

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