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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,759.36, 469,108.98 and 88,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,759.36, 469,108.98 and 88,116.18 is: 132,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,759.36 : 469,108.98 = 88,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,759.36/469,108.98 = 88,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,759.36x = 469,108.98 × 88,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,759.36x = 41,336,091,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336,091,321.30/312,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,165.80

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