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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,971.14, 469,456.71 and 146,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,971.14, 469,456.71 and 146,720.26 is: 220,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,971.14 : 469,456.71 = 146,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,971.14/469,456.71 = 146,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,971.14x = 469,456.71 × 146,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,971.14x = 68,878,810,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,878,810,549.94/312,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,080.39

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