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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,215.84, 465,254.64 and 123,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,215.84, 465,254.64 and 123,177.12 is: 184,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,215.84 : 465,254.64 = 123,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,215.84/465,254.64 = 123,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,215.84x = 465,254.64 × 123,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,215.84x = 57,308,726,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308,726,621.84/310,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,738.23

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