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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,756.96, 462,447.27 and 165,707.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,756.96, 462,447.27 and 165,707.26 is: 248,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,756.96 : 462,447.27 = 165,707.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,756.96/462,447.27 = 165,707.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,756.96x = 462,447.27 × 165,707.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,756.96x = 76,630,870,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,630,870,006.18/307,756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,998.01

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