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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,067.54, 460,601.24 and 119,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,067.54, 460,601.24 and 119,947.82 is: 179,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,067.54 : 460,601.24 = 119,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,067.54/460,601.24 = 119,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,067.54x = 460,601.24 × 119,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,067.54x = 55,248,111,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,111,724.55/307,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,921.70

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