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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,254.72, 460,882.08 and 96,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,254.72, 460,882.08 and 96,909.06 is: 145,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,254.72 : 460,882.08 = 96,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,254.72/460,882.08 = 96,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,254.72x = 460,882.08 × 96,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,254.72x = 44,663,649,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663,649,143.64/307,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,363.59

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