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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,929.20, 461,893.80 and 202,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,929.20, 461,893.80 and 202,809.20 is: 304,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,929.20 : 461,893.80 = 202,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,929.20/461,893.80 = 202,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,929.20x = 461,893.80 × 202,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,929.20x = 93,676,312,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,676,312,062.96/307,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,213.80

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