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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,436.05, 465,264.70 and 132,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,436.05, 465,264.70 and 132,734.47 is: 198,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,436.05 : 465,264.70 = 132,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,436.05/465,264.70 = 132,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,436.05x = 465,264.70 × 132,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,436.05x = 61,756,663,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,756,663,364.21/310,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,935.22

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