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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,026.29, 466,707.03 and 131,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,026.29, 466,707.03 and 131,236.30 is: 196,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,026.29 : 466,707.03 = 131,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,026.29/466,707.03 = 131,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,026.29x = 466,707.03 × 131,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,026.29x = 61,248,903,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,903,801.19/311,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,925.17

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