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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,414.72, 465,523.66 and 132,874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,414.72, 465,523.66 and 132,874.06 is: 199,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,414.72 : 465,523.66 = 132,874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,414.72/465,523.66 = 132,874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,414.72x = 465,523.66 × 132,874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,414.72x = 61,856,018,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856,018,730.26/310,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,268.96

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