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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,062.60, 468,093.90 and 275,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,062.60, 468,093.90 and 275,904.20 is: 413,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,062.60 : 468,093.90 = 275,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,062.60/468,093.90 = 275,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,062.60x = 468,093.90 × 275,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,062.60x = 129,149,073,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,149,073,004.38/312,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,856.30

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