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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,300, 468,462.96 and 90,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,300, 468,462.96 and 90,684 is: 136,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,300 : 468,462.96 = 90,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,300/468,462.96 = 90,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,300x = 468,462.96 × 90,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,300x = 42,482,095,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,095,064.64/312,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,029.76

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