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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,968.46, 460,430.22 and 96,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,968.46, 460,430.22 and 96,666.54 is: 144,992.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,968.46 : 460,430.22 = 96,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,968.46/460,430.22 = 96,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,968.46x = 460,430.22 × 96,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,968.46x = 44,508,197,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,197,824.20/306,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,992.74

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