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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,465.28, 459,697.12 and 96,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,465.28, 459,697.12 and 96,102.88 is: 144,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,465.28 : 459,697.12 = 96,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,465.28/459,697.12 = 96,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,465.28x = 459,697.12 × 96,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,465.28x = 44,178,217,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,217,159.71/306,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,154.07

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