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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,502.92, 465,364.70 and 132,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,502.92, 465,364.70 and 132,801 is: 199,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,502.92 : 465,364.70 = 132,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,502.92/465,364.70 = 132,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,502.92x = 465,364.70 × 132,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,502.92x = 61,800,897,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800,897,524.70/310,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,034.84

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