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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,290.91, 468,366.27 and 143,649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,290.91, 468,366.27 and 143,649.27 is: 215,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,290.91 : 468,366.27 = 143,649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,290.91/468,366.27 = 143,649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,290.91x = 468,366.27 × 143,649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,290.91x = 67,280,472,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280,472,778.12/312,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,441.66

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