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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,827.54, 460,313.76 and 96,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,827.54, 460,313.76 and 96,465.48 is: 144,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,827.54 : 460,313.76 = 96,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,827.54/460,313.76 = 96,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,827.54x = 460,313.76 × 96,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,827.54x = 44,404,387,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,387,447.26/306,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,721.00

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