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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,920.98, 463,291.99 and 92,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,920.98, 463,291.99 and 92,771 is: 139,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,920.98 : 463,291.99 = 92,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,920.98/463,291.99 = 92,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,920.98x = 463,291.99 × 92,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,920.98x = 42,980,061,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,061,204.29/308,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,129.63

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