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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,031.36, 468,095.64 and 101,620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,031.36, 468,095.64 and 101,620.36 is: 152,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,031.36 : 468,095.64 = 101,620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,031.36/468,095.64 = 101,620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,031.36x = 468,095.64 × 101,620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,031.36x = 47,568,047,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,047,451.23/312,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,446.37

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