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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,902, 467,930.94 and 90,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,902, 467,930.94 and 90,286 is: 135,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,902 : 467,930.94 = 90,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,902/467,930.94 = 90,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,902x = 467,930.94 × 90,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,902x = 42,247,612,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247,612,848.84/311,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,451.56

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