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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,251.98, 463,967.88 and 129,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,251.98, 463,967.88 and 129,422.26 is: 194,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,251.98 : 463,967.88 = 129,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,251.98/463,967.88 = 129,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,251.98x = 463,967.88 × 129,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,251.98x = 60,047,771,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047,771,597.01/309,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,171.02

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