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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,936.40, 467,904.60 and 112,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,936.40, 467,904.60 and 112,263.30 is: 168,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,936.40 : 467,904.60 = 112,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,936.40/467,904.60 = 112,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,936.40x = 467,904.60 × 112,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,936.40x = 52,528,514,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528,514,481.18/311,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,394.95

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