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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,093.70, 468,140.55 and 289,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,093.70, 468,140.55 and 289,975.30 is: 434,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,093.70 : 468,140.55 = 289,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,093.70/468,140.55 = 289,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,093.70x = 468,140.55 × 289,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,093.70x = 135,749,196,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,749,196,428.42/312,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,962.95

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