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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,344.60, 463,961.28 and 140,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,344.60, 463,961.28 and 140,824.64 is: 211,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,344.60 : 463,961.28 = 140,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,344.60/463,961.28 = 140,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,344.60x = 463,961.28 × 140,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,344.60x = 65,337,180,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,180,229.94/309,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,211.64

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