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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,966.70, 461,950.05 and 202,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,966.70, 461,950.05 and 202,904.30 is: 304,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,966.70 : 461,950.05 = 202,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,966.70/461,950.05 = 202,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,966.70x = 461,950.05 × 202,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,966.70x = 93,731,651,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,731,651,530.22/307,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,356.45

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