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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,068.70, 461,325.45 and 202,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,068.70, 461,325.45 and 202,315.10 is: 302,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,068.70 : 461,325.45 = 202,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,068.70/461,325.45 = 202,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,068.70x = 461,325.45 × 202,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,068.70x = 93,333,104,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,333,104,549.30/308,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,961.98

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