Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,720, 469,080 and 137,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 312,720, 469,080 and 137,616 is: 206,424
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,720 : 469,080 = 137,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,720/469,080 = 137,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,720x = 469,080 × 137,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,720x = 64,552,913,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,552,913,280/312,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,424
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