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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,806.78, 469,275.78 and 135,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,806.78, 469,275.78 and 135,339.02 is: 203,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,806.78 : 469,275.78 = 135,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,806.78/469,275.78 = 135,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,806.78x = 469,275.78 × 135,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,806.78x = 63,511,324,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511,324,174.94/312,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,036.92

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