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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,274.58, 463,124.33 and 203,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,274.58, 463,124.33 and 203,773.70 is: 305,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,274.58 : 463,124.33 = 203,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,274.58/463,124.33 = 203,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,274.58x = 463,124.33 × 203,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,274.58x = 94,372,554,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,372,554,949.63/309,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,141.65

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