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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,177.70, 465,266.55 and 231,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,177.70, 465,266.55 and 231,445.70 is: 347,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,177.70 : 465,266.55 = 231,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,177.70/465,266.55 = 231,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,177.70x = 465,266.55 × 231,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,177.70x = 107,683,942,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,683,942,351.34/310,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,168.55

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