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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,682.44, 469,089.90 and 120,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,682.44, 469,089.90 and 120,561.78 is: 180,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,682.44 : 469,089.90 = 120,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,682.44/469,089.90 = 120,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,682.44x = 469,089.90 × 120,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,682.44x = 56,554,313,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,554,313,324.02/312,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,868.21

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