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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,427.26, 459,640.98 and 96,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,427.26, 459,640.98 and 96,081.60 is: 144,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,427.26 : 459,640.98 = 96,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,427.26/459,640.98 = 96,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,427.26x = 459,640.98 × 96,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,427.26x = 44,163,040,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,040,783.97/306,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,122.43

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