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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,913.18, 429,022.04 and 196,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,913.18, 429,022.04 and 196,148.54 is: 270,660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,913.18 : 429,022.04 = 196,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,913.18/429,022.04 = 196,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,913.18x = 429,022.04 × 196,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,913.18x = 84,152,046,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152,046,773.82/310,913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,660.92

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