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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,755.14, 466,131.38 and 86,114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,755.14, 466,131.38 and 86,114.93 is: 129,172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,755.14 : 466,131.38 = 86,114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,755.14/466,131.38 = 86,114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,755.14x = 466,131.38 × 86,114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,755.14x = 40,140,872,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,872,540.12/310,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,172.03

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