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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,299.36, 460,645.92 and 147,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,299.36, 460,645.92 and 147,190.40 is: 220,640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,299.36 : 460,645.92 = 147,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,299.36/460,645.92 = 147,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,299.36x = 460,645.92 × 147,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,299.36x = 67,802,657,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,802,657,223.17/307,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,640.41

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