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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,309.80, 463,737.66 and 98,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,309.80, 463,737.66 and 98,826.44 is: 148,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,309.80 : 463,737.66 = 98,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,309.80/463,737.66 = 98,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,309.80x = 463,737.66 × 98,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,309.80x = 45,829,542,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829,542,031.73/309,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,167.12

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