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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,139.52, 464,913.72 and 99,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,139.52, 464,913.72 and 99,629.64 is: 149,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,139.52 : 464,913.72 = 99,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,139.52/464,913.72 = 99,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,139.52x = 464,913.72 × 99,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,139.52x = 46,319,186,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319,186,554.66/310,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,349.51

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