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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,613.22, 459,993.88 and 96,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,613.22, 459,993.88 and 96,251.16 is: 144,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,613.22 : 459,993.88 = 96,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,613.22/459,993.88 = 96,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,613.22x = 459,993.88 × 96,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,613.22x = 44,274,944,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274,944,542.90/306,613.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,399.99

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