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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,026.15, 465,039.23 and 152,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,026.15, 465,039.23 and 152,562.15 is: 228,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,026.15 : 465,039.23 = 152,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,026.15/465,039.23 = 152,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,026.15x = 465,039.23 × 152,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,026.15x = 70,947,384,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,947,384,000.33/310,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,843.23

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