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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,269.70, 460,904.55 and 85,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,269.70, 460,904.55 and 85,653.70 is: 128,480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,269.70 : 460,904.55 = 85,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,269.70/460,904.55 = 85,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,269.70x = 460,904.55 × 85,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,269.70x = 39,478,180,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478,180,054.34/307,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,480.55

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