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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,194.60, 468,004.85 and 112,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,194.60, 468,004.85 and 112,466.15 is: 168,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,194.60 : 468,004.85 = 112,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,194.60/468,004.85 = 112,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,194.60x = 468,004.85 × 112,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,194.60x = 52,634,700,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,634,700,758.47/312,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,595.81

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