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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,222.84, 463,900.46 and 95,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,222.84, 463,900.46 and 95,986.07 is: 143,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,222.84 : 463,900.46 = 95,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,222.84/463,900.46 = 95,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,222.84x = 463,900.46 × 95,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,222.84x = 44,527,982,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527,982,026.59/309,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,999.65

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