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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,950.91, 469,218.96 and 113,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,950.91, 469,218.96 and 113,245.31 is: 169,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,950.91 : 469,218.96 = 113,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,950.91/469,218.96 = 113,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,950.91x = 469,218.96 × 113,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,950.91x = 53,136,847,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136,847,756.13/312,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,792.91

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