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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,864.48, 460,218.96 and 129,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,864.48, 460,218.96 and 129,370.08 is: 194,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,864.48 : 460,218.96 = 129,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,864.48/460,218.96 = 129,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,864.48x = 460,218.96 × 129,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,864.48x = 59,538,563,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538,563,672.72/306,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,022.34

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