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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,076.69, 465,031.76 and 85,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,076.69, 465,031.76 and 85,383.63 is: 128,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,076.69 : 465,031.76 = 85,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,076.69/465,031.76 = 85,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,076.69x = 465,031.76 × 85,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,076.69x = 39,706,099,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,706,099,307.17/310,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,052.51

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