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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,292.67, 468,368.93 and 143,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,292.67, 468,368.93 and 143,651.04 is: 215,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,292.67 : 468,368.93 = 143,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,292.67/468,368.93 = 143,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,292.67x = 468,368.93 × 143,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,292.67x = 67,281,682,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,682,500.93/312,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,444.33

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