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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,055.70, 465,083.55 and 99,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,055.70, 465,083.55 and 99,714.90 is: 149,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,055.70 : 465,083.55 = 99,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,055.70/465,083.55 = 99,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,055.70x = 465,083.55 × 99,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,055.70x = 46,375,759,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,759,679.90/310,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,572.35

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