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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,247.63, 460,949.21 and 85,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,247.63, 460,949.21 and 85,631.63 is: 128,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,247.63 : 460,949.21 = 85,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,247.63/460,949.21 = 85,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,247.63x = 460,949.21 × 85,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,247.63x = 39,471,829,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471,829,466.61/307,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,469.11

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