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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,153.88, 469,729.55 and 113,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,153.88, 469,729.55 and 113,427.52 is: 170,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,153.88 : 469,729.55 = 113,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,153.88/469,729.55 = 113,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,153.88x = 469,729.55 × 113,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,153.88x = 53,280,257,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280,257,927.22/313,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,140.82

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