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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,476.64, 465,383.40 and 177,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,476.64, 465,383.40 and 177,069.64 is: 265,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,476.64 : 465,383.40 = 177,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,476.64/465,383.40 = 177,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,476.64x = 465,383.40 × 177,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,476.64x = 82,405,271,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405,271,099.98/310,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,415.37

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