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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,454, 468,760.92 and 90,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,454, 468,760.92 and 90,838 is: 136,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,454 : 468,760.92 = 90,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,454/468,760.92 = 90,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,454x = 468,760.92 × 90,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,454x = 42,581,304,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581,304,450.96/312,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,280.23

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