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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,162.72, 460,783.04 and 120,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,162.72, 460,783.04 and 120,149.92 is: 180,240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,162.72 : 460,783.04 = 120,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,162.72/460,783.04 = 120,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,162.72x = 460,783.04 × 120,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,162.72x = 55,363,045,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363,045,393.36/307,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,240.12

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