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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,067.70, 468,101.55 and 298,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,067.70, 468,101.55 and 298,945.70 is: 448,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,067.70 : 468,101.55 = 298,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,067.70/468,101.55 = 298,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,067.70x = 468,101.55 × 298,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,067.70x = 139,936,945,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,936,945,535.84/312,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,418.55

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