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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,545.80, 461,943.90 and 308,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,545.80, 461,943.90 and 308,545.80 is: 461,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,545.80 : 461,943.90 = 308,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,545.80/461,943.90 = 308,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,545.80x = 461,943.90 × 308,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,545.80x = 142,530,850,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,850,180.62/308,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,943.90

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