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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,259.43, 467,034.96 and 153,401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,259.43, 467,034.96 and 153,401.77 is: 230,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,259.43 : 467,034.96 = 153,401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,259.43/467,034.96 = 153,401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,259.43x = 467,034.96 × 153,401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,259.43x = 71,643,989,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,643,989,515.88/311,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,174.52

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