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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,984.43, 461,993.21 and 97,638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,984.43, 461,993.21 and 97,638.77 is: 146,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,984.43 : 461,993.21 = 97,638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,984.43/461,993.21 = 97,638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,984.43x = 461,993.21 × 97,638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,984.43x = 45,108,448,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,448,772.75/307,984.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,463.41

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