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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,161.69, 708,034.16 and 135,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,161.69, 708,034.16 and 135,125.60 is: 202,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,161.69 : 708,034.16 = 135,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,161.69/708,034.16 = 135,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,161.69x = 708,034.16 × 135,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,161.69x = 95,673,540,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,673,540,014.87/472,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,628.77

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