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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,043.74, 468,085.05 and 125,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,043.74, 468,085.05 and 125,030.94 is: 187,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,043.74 : 468,085.05 = 125,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,043.74/468,085.05 = 125,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,043.74x = 468,085.05 × 125,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,043.74x = 58,525,113,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,525,113,801.45/312,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,554.20

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