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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,492.36, 468,664.20 and 134,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,492.36, 468,664.20 and 134,902.20 is: 202,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,492.36 : 468,664.20 = 134,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,492.36/468,664.20 = 134,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,492.36x = 468,664.20 × 134,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,492.36x = 63,223,831,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223,831,641.24/312,492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,321.21

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