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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,461.22, 460,974.04 and 136,589.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,461.22, 460,974.04 and 136,589.09 is: 204,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,461.22 : 460,974.04 = 136,589.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,461.22/460,974.04 = 136,589.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,461.22x = 460,974.04 × 136,589.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,461.22x = 62,964,021,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964,021,990.88/307,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,786.88

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