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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,178.88, 465,268.52 and 99,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,178.88, 465,268.52 and 99,816.76 is: 149,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,178.88 : 465,268.52 = 99,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,178.88/465,268.52 = 99,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,178.88x = 465,268.52 × 99,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,178.88x = 46,441,596,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,596,196.40/310,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,725.20

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