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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,302.22, 459,502.38 and 106,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,302.22, 459,502.38 and 106,679.34 is: 160,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,302.22 : 459,502.38 = 106,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,302.22/459,502.38 = 106,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,302.22x = 459,502.38 × 106,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,302.22x = 49,019,410,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,019,410,626.83/306,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,036.09

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