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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,191.91, 460,425.85 and 138,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,191.91, 460,425.85 and 138,514.74 is: 207,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,191.91 : 460,425.85 = 138,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,191.91/460,425.85 = 138,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,191.91x = 460,425.85 × 138,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,191.91x = 63,775,768,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,775,768,198.19/307,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,608.88

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