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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,051.20, 464,688.57 and 132,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,051.20, 464,688.57 and 132,350.16 is: 198,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,051.20 : 464,688.57 = 132,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,051.20/464,688.57 = 132,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,051.20x = 464,688.57 × 132,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,051.20x = 61,501,606,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,501,606,589.67/310,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,359.52

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