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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,291.20, 705,214.56 and 182,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,291.20, 705,214.56 and 182,237.76 is: 273,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,291.20 : 705,214.56 = 182,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,291.20/705,214.56 = 182,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,291.20x = 705,214.56 × 182,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,291.20x = 128,516,721,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,516,721,733.79/470,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,270.52

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