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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,283.84, 705,276.72 and 154,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,283.84, 705,276.72 and 154,667.34 is: 231,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,283.84 : 705,276.72 = 154,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,283.84/705,276.72 = 154,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,283.84x = 705,276.72 × 154,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,283.84x = 109,083,274,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,083,274,246.33/470,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,951.99

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