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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,809.92, 468,864.94 and 135,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,809.92, 468,864.94 and 135,050.56 is: 202,424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,809.92 : 468,864.94 = 135,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,809.92/468,864.94 = 135,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,809.92x = 468,864.94 × 135,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,809.92x = 63,320,472,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,320,472,711.37/312,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,424.76

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