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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,011.70, 465,017.55 and 132,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,011.70, 465,017.55 and 132,718.90 is: 199,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,011.70 : 465,017.55 = 132,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,011.70/465,017.55 = 132,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,011.70x = 465,017.55 × 132,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,011.70x = 61,716,617,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716,617,716.70/310,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,078.35

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