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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,050.58, 463,734.08 and 147,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,050.58, 463,734.08 and 147,127.88 is: 220,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,050.58 : 463,734.08 = 147,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,050.58/463,734.08 = 147,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,050.58x = 463,734.08 × 147,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,050.58x = 68,228,209,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228,209,019.84/309,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,767.13

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