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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,545.60, 459,832.80 and 96,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,545.60, 459,832.80 and 96,190.40 is: 144,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,545.60 : 459,832.80 = 96,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,545.60/459,832.80 = 96,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,545.60x = 459,832.80 × 96,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,545.60x = 44,231,500,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,500,965.12/306,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,290.12

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