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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,262.76, 460,893.60 and 120,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,262.76, 460,893.60 and 120,143.04 is: 180,214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,262.76 : 460,893.60 = 120,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,262.76/460,893.60 = 120,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,262.76x = 460,893.60 × 120,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,262.76x = 55,373,158,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,158,220.54/307,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,214.35

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