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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,497.92, 465,357.20 and 132,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,497.92, 465,357.20 and 132,796 is: 199,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,497.92 : 465,357.20 = 132,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,497.92/465,357.20 = 132,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,497.92x = 465,357.20 × 132,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,497.92x = 61,797,574,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797,574,731.20/310,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,027.34

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