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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,993.88, 467,990.46 and 101,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,993.88, 467,990.46 and 101,631.48 is: 152,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,993.88 : 467,990.46 = 101,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,993.88/467,990.46 = 101,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,993.88x = 467,990.46 × 101,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,993.88x = 47,562,563,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,563,075.68/311,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,447.10

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