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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,302.79, 469,972.46 and 88,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,302.79, 469,972.46 and 88,644.43 is: 132,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,302.79 : 469,972.46 = 88,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,302.79/469,972.46 = 88,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,302.79x = 469,972.46 × 88,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,302.79x = 41,660,440,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660,440,832.40/313,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,971.82

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