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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,289.92, 468,522.08 and 125,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,289.92, 468,522.08 and 125,432.64 is: 188,183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,289.92 : 468,522.08 = 125,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,289.92/468,522.08 = 125,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,289.92x = 468,522.08 × 125,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,289.92x = 58,767,961,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767,961,392.69/312,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,183.98

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