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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,973.06, 462,003.32 and 94,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,973.06, 462,003.32 and 94,758.62 is: 142,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,973.06 : 462,003.32 = 94,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,973.06/462,003.32 = 94,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,973.06x = 462,003.32 × 94,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,973.06x = 43,778,797,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,797,038.62/307,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,151.39

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