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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,759.13, 460,185.14 and 96,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,759.13, 460,185.14 and 96,377.29 is: 144,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,759.13 : 460,185.14 = 96,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,759.13/460,185.14 = 96,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,759.13x = 460,185.14 × 96,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,759.13x = 44,351,396,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,351,396,691.47/306,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,580.53

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