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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,669.40, 465,999.42 and 139,770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,669.40, 465,999.42 and 139,770.42 is: 209,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,669.40 : 465,999.42 = 139,770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,669.40/465,999.42 = 139,770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,669.40x = 465,999.42 × 139,770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,669.40x = 65,132,935,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,935,723.60/310,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,653.53

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