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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,258.51, 464,957.20 and 141,366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,258.51, 464,957.20 and 141,366.07 is: 211,852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,258.51 : 464,957.20 = 141,366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,258.51/464,957.20 = 141,366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,258.51x = 464,957.20 × 141,366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,258.51x = 65,729,172,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729,172,082.20/310,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,852.92

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