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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,273.72, 460,978.24 and 94,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,273.72, 460,978.24 and 94,043.26 is: 141,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,273.72 : 460,978.24 = 94,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,273.72/460,978.24 = 94,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,273.72x = 460,978.24 × 94,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,273.72x = 43,351,896,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,896,478.66/307,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,085.60

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