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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,223.71, 463,718.93 and 131,619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,223.71, 463,718.93 and 131,619.87 is: 197,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,223.71 : 463,718.93 = 131,619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,223.71/463,718.93 = 131,619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,223.71x = 463,718.93 × 131,619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,223.71x = 61,034,624,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,624,625.04/309,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,380.16

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