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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,219.38, 460,906.82 and 85,603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,219.38, 460,906.82 and 85,603.38 is: 128,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,219.38 : 460,906.82 = 85,603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,219.38/460,906.82 = 85,603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,219.38x = 460,906.82 × 85,603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,219.38x = 39,455,181,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,181,657.05/307,219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,426.73

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