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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,411.42, 459,617.27 and 96,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,411.42, 459,617.27 and 96,065.76 is: 144,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,411.42 : 459,617.27 = 96,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,411.42/459,617.27 = 96,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,411.42x = 459,617.27 × 96,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,411.42x = 44,153,481,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,481,871.35/306,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,098.68

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