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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,323.76, 468,573.12 and 125,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,323.76, 468,573.12 and 125,466.48 is: 188,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,323.76 : 468,573.12 = 125,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,323.76/468,573.12 = 125,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,323.76x = 468,573.12 × 125,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,323.76x = 58,790,219,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790,219,989.02/312,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,234.86

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