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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,380.72, 461,052.45 and 115,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,380.72, 461,052.45 and 115,217.28 is: 172,818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,380.72 : 461,052.45 = 115,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,380.72/461,052.45 = 115,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,380.72x = 461,052.45 × 115,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,380.72x = 53,121,209,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121,209,226.34/307,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,818.94

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