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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,728.36, 461,641.14 and 130,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,728.36, 461,641.14 and 130,236.30 is: 195,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,728.36 : 461,641.14 = 130,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,728.36/461,641.14 = 130,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,728.36x = 461,641.14 × 130,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,728.36x = 60,122,434,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,434,001.38/307,728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,375.02

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