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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,151.68, 428,811.98 and 300,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,151.68, 428,811.98 and 300,957.72 is: 417,446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,151.68 : 428,811.98 = 300,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,151.68/428,811.98 = 300,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,151.68x = 428,811.98 × 300,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,151.68x = 129,054,275,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,054,275,809.49/309,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,446.46

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