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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,754.13, 460,177.64 and 96,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,754.13, 460,177.64 and 96,372.29 is: 144,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,754.13 : 460,177.64 = 96,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,754.13/460,177.64 = 96,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,754.13x = 460,177.64 × 96,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,754.13x = 44,348,372,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348,372,491.73/306,754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,573.02

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