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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,983.69, 706,376.61 and 155,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,983.69, 706,376.61 and 155,366.65 is: 233,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,983.69 : 706,376.61 = 155,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,983.69/706,376.61 = 155,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,983.69x = 706,376.61 × 155,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,983.69x = 109,747,367,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,747,367,534.06/470,983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,017.34

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