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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,319.08, 463,879.80 and 98,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,319.08, 463,879.80 and 98,907 is: 148,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,319.08 : 463,879.80 = 98,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,319.08/463,879.80 = 98,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,319.08x = 463,879.80 × 98,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,319.08x = 45,880,959,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880,959,378.60/309,319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,328.90

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