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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,276, 468,426.96 and 90,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,276, 468,426.96 and 90,660 is: 135,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,276 : 468,426.96 = 90,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,276/468,426.96 = 90,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,276x = 468,426.96 × 90,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,276x = 42,467,588,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,588,193.60/312,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,993.76

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