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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,242.27, 705,390.09 and 150,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,242.27, 705,390.09 and 150,422.23 is: 225,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,242.27 : 705,390.09 = 150,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,242.27/705,390.09 = 150,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,242.27x = 705,390.09 × 150,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,242.27x = 106,106,350,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,106,350,357.70/470,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,641.88

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