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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,182.64, 463,795.56 and 98,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,182.64, 463,795.56 and 98,837.52 is: 148,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,182.64 : 463,795.56 = 98,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,182.64/463,795.56 = 98,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,182.64x = 463,795.56 × 98,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,182.64x = 45,840,402,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,402,937.41/309,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,263.18

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