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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,710.40, 469,065.60 and 125,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,710.40, 469,065.60 and 125,625.60 is: 188,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,710.40 : 469,065.60 = 125,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,710.40/469,065.60 = 125,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,710.40x = 469,065.60 × 125,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,710.40x = 58,926,647,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,926,647,439.36/312,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,438.40

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