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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,637.80, 460,033.26 and 106,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,637.80, 460,033.26 and 106,961.10 is: 160,468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,637.80 : 460,033.26 = 106,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,637.80/460,033.26 = 106,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,637.80x = 460,033.26 × 106,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,637.80x = 49,205,663,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205,663,526.19/306,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,468.36

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