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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,754.91, 460,194.57 and 129,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,754.91, 460,194.57 and 129,261.83 is: 193,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,754.91 : 460,194.57 = 129,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,754.91/460,194.57 = 129,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,754.91x = 460,194.57 × 129,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,754.91x = 59,485,592,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,485,592,274.26/306,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,918.96

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