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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,065.72, 460,598.58 and 119,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,065.72, 460,598.58 and 119,946 is: 179,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,065.72 : 460,598.58 = 119,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,065.72/460,598.58 = 119,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,065.72x = 460,598.58 × 119,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,065.72x = 55,246,957,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,957,276.68/307,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,919.00

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