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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,117.40, 464,880.81 and 99,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,117.40, 464,880.81 and 99,607.73 is: 149,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,117.40 : 464,880.81 = 99,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,117.40/464,880.81 = 99,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,117.40x = 464,880.81 × 99,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,117.40x = 46,305,722,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305,722,204.66/310,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,316.75

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