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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,013.14, 464,901.68 and 183,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,013.14, 464,901.68 and 183,689.04 is: 275,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,013.14 : 464,901.68 = 183,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,013.14/464,901.68 = 183,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,013.14x = 464,901.68 × 183,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,013.14x = 85,397,340,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,397,340,050.63/310,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,463.61

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