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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,293.67, 468,370.43 and 143,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,293.67, 468,370.43 and 143,652.04 is: 215,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,293.67 : 468,370.43 = 143,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,293.67/468,370.43 = 143,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,293.67x = 468,370.43 × 143,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,293.67x = 67,282,367,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,367,745.18/312,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,445.83

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