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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,832.70, 460,971.45 and 202,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,832.70, 460,971.45 and 202,079.10 is: 302,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,832.70 : 460,971.45 = 202,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,832.70/460,971.45 = 202,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,832.70x = 460,971.45 × 202,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,832.70x = 93,152,695,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152,695,741.70/307,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,608.19

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