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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,673.21, 469,878.32 and 144,961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,673.21, 469,878.32 and 144,961.19 is: 217,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,673.21 : 469,878.32 = 144,961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,673.21/469,878.32 = 144,961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,673.21x = 469,878.32 × 144,961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,673.21x = 68,114,122,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,114,122,025.11/313,673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,149.95

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