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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,820.20, 461,730.30 and 208,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,820.20, 461,730.30 and 208,028.20 is: 312,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,820.20 : 461,730.30 = 208,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,820.20/461,730.30 = 208,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,820.20x = 461,730.30 × 208,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,820.20x = 96,052,923,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,923,194.46/307,820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,042.30

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