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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,972.56, 462,002.57 and 94,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,972.56, 462,002.57 and 94,758.12 is: 142,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,972.56 : 462,002.57 = 94,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,972.56/462,002.57 = 94,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,972.56x = 462,002.57 × 94,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,972.56x = 43,778,494,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,494,968.37/307,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,150.64

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