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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,365.74, 705,595.26 and 150,437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,365.74, 705,595.26 and 150,437.22 is: 225,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,365.74 : 705,595.26 = 150,437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,365.74/705,595.26 = 150,437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,365.74x = 705,595.26 × 150,437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,365.74x = 106,147,789,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,147,789,359.58/470,365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,670.75

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