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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,164.24, 705,246.36 and 137,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,164.24, 705,246.36 and 137,740.24 is: 206,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,164.24 : 705,246.36 = 137,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,164.24/705,246.36 = 137,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,164.24x = 705,246.36 × 137,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,164.24x = 97,140,802,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140,802,885.53/470,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,610.36

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