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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,004.75, 462,191.45 and 132,900.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,004.75, 462,191.45 and 132,900.75 is: 199,430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,004.75 : 462,191.45 = 132,900.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,004.75/462,191.45 = 132,900.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,004.75x = 462,191.45 × 132,900.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,004.75x = 61,425,589,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,425,589,684.08/308,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,430.66

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