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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,106.82, 460,441.98 and 117,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,106.82, 460,441.98 and 117,407.25 is: 176,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,106.82 : 460,441.98 = 117,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,106.82/460,441.98 = 117,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,106.82x = 460,441.98 × 117,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,106.82x = 54,059,226,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,059,226,656.36/307,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,027.44

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