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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,619.20, 465,928.80 and 142,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,619.20, 465,928.80 and 142,139.20 is: 213,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,619.20 : 465,928.80 = 142,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,619.20/465,928.80 = 142,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,619.20x = 465,928.80 × 142,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,619.20x = 66,226,746,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,226,746,888.96/310,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,208.80

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