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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,473.92, 465,321.26 and 132,771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,473.92, 465,321.26 and 132,771.98 is: 198,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,473.92 : 465,321.26 = 132,771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,473.92/465,321.26 = 132,771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,473.92x = 465,321.26 × 132,771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,473.92x = 61,781,625,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,781,625,026.29/310,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,991.35

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