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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,259.59, 465,333.89 and 82,556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,259.59, 465,333.89 and 82,556.44 is: 123,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,259.59 : 465,333.89 = 82,556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,259.59/465,333.89 = 82,556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,259.59x = 465,333.89 × 82,556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,259.59x = 38,416,309,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,416,309,369.75/310,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,819.89

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