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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,048.40, 465,151.80 and 99,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,048.40, 465,151.80 and 99,688.40 is: 149,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,048.40 : 465,151.80 = 99,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,048.40/465,151.80 = 99,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,048.40x = 465,151.80 × 99,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,048.40x = 46,370,238,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,238,699.12/310,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,558.06

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