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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,367.74, 705,598.26 and 150,439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,367.74, 705,598.26 and 150,439.22 is: 225,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,367.74 : 705,598.26 = 150,439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,367.74/705,598.26 = 150,439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,367.74x = 705,598.26 × 150,439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,367.74x = 106,149,651,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,149,651,867.76/470,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,673.75

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