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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,470.78, 465,886.87 and 130,543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,470.78, 465,886.87 and 130,543.18 is: 195,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,470.78 : 465,886.87 = 130,543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,470.78/465,886.87 = 130,543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,470.78x = 465,886.87 × 130,543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,470.78x = 60,818,351,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818,351,200.61/310,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,890.74

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