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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,473, 461,277.66 and 94,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,473, 461,277.66 and 94,270.44 is: 141,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,473 : 461,277.66 = 94,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,473/461,277.66 = 94,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,473x = 461,277.66 × 94,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,473x = 43,484,847,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,484,847,970.37/307,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,426.56

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