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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,576.89, 465,974.69 and 152,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,576.89, 465,974.69 and 152,916.06 is: 229,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,576.89 : 465,974.69 = 152,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,576.89/465,974.69 = 152,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,576.89x = 465,974.69 × 152,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,576.89x = 71,255,012,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,255,012,889.94/310,576.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,427.93

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