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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,264.24, 464,042.70 and 169,018.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,264.24, 464,042.70 and 169,018.68 is: 253,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,264.24 : 464,042.70 = 169,018.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,264.24/464,042.70 = 169,018.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,264.24x = 464,042.70 × 169,018.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,264.24x = 78,431,884,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,431,884,617.64/309,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,608.00

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