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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,283, 468,437.46 and 90,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,283, 468,437.46 and 90,667 is: 136,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,283 : 468,437.46 = 90,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,283/468,437.46 = 90,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,283x = 468,437.46 × 90,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,283x = 42,471,819,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,471,819,185.82/312,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,004.26

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