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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,949.48, 469,482.58 and 142,183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,949.48, 469,482.58 and 142,183.15 is: 213,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,949.48 : 469,482.58 = 142,183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,949.48/469,482.58 = 142,183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,949.48x = 469,482.58 × 142,183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,949.48x = 66,752,512,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,512,094.53/312,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,301.24

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