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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,383.24, 470,235.18 and 149,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,383.24, 470,235.18 and 149,251.46 is: 223,953.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,383.24 : 470,235.18 = 149,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,383.24/470,235.18 = 149,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,383.24x = 470,235.18 × 149,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,383.24x = 70,183,287,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,183,287,158.36/313,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,953.54

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