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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,716.97, 469,109.94 and 99,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,716.97, 469,109.94 and 99,435 is: 149,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,716.97 : 469,109.94 = 99,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,716.97/469,109.94 = 99,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,716.97x = 469,109.94 × 99,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,716.97x = 46,645,946,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,946,883.90/312,716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,163.47

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