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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,122.52, 463,370.07 and 175,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,122.52, 463,370.07 and 175,727.13 is: 263,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,122.52 : 463,370.07 = 175,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,122.52/463,370.07 = 175,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,122.52x = 463,370.07 × 175,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,122.52x = 81,426,692,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,426,692,529.00/309,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,412.36

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