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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,955.11, 706,457.10 and 155,436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,955.11, 706,457.10 and 155,436.62 is: 233,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,955.11 : 706,457.10 = 155,436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,955.11/706,457.10 = 155,436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,955.11x = 706,457.10 × 155,436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,955.11x = 109,809,303,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,809,303,799.00/470,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,162.99

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