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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,836.06, 470,870.73 and 145,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,836.06, 470,870.73 and 145,437.06 is: 218,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,836.06 : 470,870.73 = 145,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,836.06/470,870.73 = 145,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,836.06x = 470,870.73 × 145,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,836.06x = 68,482,054,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,482,054,611.25/313,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,209.64

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