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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,717.03, 460,148.24 and 96,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,717.03, 460,148.24 and 96,354.97 is: 144,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,717.03 : 460,148.24 = 96,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,717.03/460,148.24 = 96,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,717.03x = 460,148.24 × 96,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,717.03x = 44,337,568,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337,568,951.27/306,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,555.29

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