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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,366.71, 468,550.06 and 75,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,366.71, 468,550.06 and 75,709.40 is: 113,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,366.71 : 468,550.06 = 75,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,366.71/468,550.06 = 75,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,366.71x = 468,550.06 × 75,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,366.71x = 35,473,641,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,641,380.54/312,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,564.09

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