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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,932.40, 470,898.60 and 126,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,932.40, 470,898.60 and 126,847.60 is: 190,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,932.40 : 470,898.60 = 126,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,932.40/470,898.60 = 126,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,932.40x = 470,898.60 × 126,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,932.40x = 59,732,357,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,732,357,253.36/313,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,271.40

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