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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,269.17, 463,116.23 and 203,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,269.17, 463,116.23 and 203,768.29 is: 305,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,269.17 : 463,116.23 = 203,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,269.17/463,116.23 = 203,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,269.17x = 463,116.23 × 203,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,269.17x = 94,368,398,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,368,398,923.92/309,269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,133.55

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