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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,827.10, 469,240.65 and 155,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,827.10, 469,240.65 and 155,363.10 is: 233,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,827.10 : 469,240.65 = 155,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,827.10/469,240.65 = 155,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,827.10x = 469,240.65 × 155,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,827.10x = 72,902,682,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,902,682,030.02/312,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,044.65

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