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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,451.08, 461,138.46 and 82,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,451.08, 461,138.46 and 82,829.08 is: 124,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,451.08 : 461,138.46 = 82,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,451.08/461,138.46 = 82,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,451.08x = 461,138.46 × 82,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,451.08x = 38,195,674,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195,674,394.42/307,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,233.34

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