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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,029.80, 465,044.70 and 203,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,029.80, 465,044.70 and 203,741.60 is: 305,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,029.80 : 465,044.70 = 203,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,029.80/465,044.70 = 203,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,029.80x = 465,044.70 × 203,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,029.80x = 94,748,951,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748,951,249.52/310,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,612.40

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