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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,369.70, 705,554.55 and 137,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,369.70, 705,554.55 and 137,945.70 is: 206,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,369.70 : 705,554.55 = 137,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,369.70/705,554.55 = 137,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,369.70x = 705,554.55 × 137,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,369.70x = 97,328,216,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,328,216,287.94/470,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,918.55

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