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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,288.93, 468,146.35 and 112,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,288.93, 468,146.35 and 112,560.43 is: 168,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,288.93 : 468,146.35 = 112,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,288.93/468,146.35 = 112,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,288.93x = 468,146.35 × 112,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,288.93x = 52,694,754,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694,754,458.93/312,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,737.18

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