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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,923.96, 461,967.30 and 130,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,923.96, 461,967.30 and 130,437.48 is: 195,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,923.96 : 461,967.30 = 130,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,923.96/461,967.30 = 130,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,923.96x = 461,967.30 × 130,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,923.96x = 60,257,850,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,257,850,454.40/307,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,690.68

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