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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,264.14, 464,965.63 and 141,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,264.14, 464,965.63 and 141,371.72 is: 211,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,264.14 : 464,965.63 = 141,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,264.14/464,965.63 = 141,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,264.14x = 464,965.63 × 141,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,264.14x = 65,732,990,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,732,990,853.98/310,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,861.39

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