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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,131.02, 469,712.93 and 238,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,131.02, 469,712.93 and 238,368.42 is: 357,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,131.02 : 469,712.93 = 238,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,131.02/469,712.93 = 238,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,131.02x = 469,712.93 × 238,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,131.02x = 111,964,727,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,964,727,785.83/313,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,565.12

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