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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,475.80, 465,713.70 and 204,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,475.80, 465,713.70 and 204,187.60 is: 306,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,475.80 : 465,713.70 = 204,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,475.80/465,713.70 = 204,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,475.80x = 465,713.70 × 204,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,475.80x = 95,092,962,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,092,962,690.12/310,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,281.40

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