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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,030.30, 468,045.45 and 154,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,030.30, 468,045.45 and 154,226.10 is: 231,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,030.30 : 468,045.45 = 154,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,030.30/468,045.45 = 154,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,030.30x = 468,045.45 × 154,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,030.30x = 72,184,824,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,184,824,376.25/312,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,339.15

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