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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,627.42, 468,449.37 and 241,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,627.42, 468,449.37 and 241,723.26 is: 362,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,627.42 : 468,449.37 = 241,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,627.42/468,449.37 = 241,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,627.42x = 468,449.37 × 241,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,627.42x = 113,235,108,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,235,108,861.35/312,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,204.66

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