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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,615.88, 465,934.14 and 85,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,615.88, 465,934.14 and 85,957.52 is: 128,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,615.88 : 465,934.14 = 85,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,615.88/465,934.14 = 85,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,615.88x = 465,934.14 × 85,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,615.88x = 40,050,540,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,540,828.06/310,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,939.13

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