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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,742.08, 469,112.94 and 125,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,742.08, 469,112.94 and 125,709.84 is: 188,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,742.08 : 469,112.94 = 125,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,742.08/469,112.94 = 125,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,742.08x = 469,112.94 × 125,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,742.08x = 58,972,112,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972,112,629.33/312,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,564.69

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