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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,184.74, 465,883.11 and 254,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,184.74, 465,883.11 and 254,255.22 is: 383,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,184.74 : 465,883.11 = 254,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,184.74/465,883.11 = 254,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,184.74x = 465,883.11 × 254,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,184.74x = 118,453,212,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,453,212,627.33/309,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,114.68

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