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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,506.23, 468,933.08 and 152,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,506.23, 468,933.08 and 152,584.12 is: 228,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,506.23 : 468,933.08 = 152,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,506.23/468,933.08 = 152,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,506.23x = 468,933.08 × 152,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,506.23x = 71,551,738,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,551,738,243.10/312,506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,961.00

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