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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,524.74, 468,808.98 and 154,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,524.74, 468,808.98 and 154,710.82 is: 232,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,524.74 : 468,808.98 = 154,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,524.74/468,808.98 = 154,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,524.74x = 468,808.98 × 154,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,524.74x = 72,529,821,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,529,821,719.16/312,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,077.06

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