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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,337.22, 468,542.07 and 152,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,337.22, 468,542.07 and 152,299.44 is: 228,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,337.22 : 468,542.07 = 152,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,337.22/468,542.07 = 152,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,337.22x = 468,542.07 × 152,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,337.22x = 71,358,694,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,694,877.44/312,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,466.83

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