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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,363.44, 463,969.52 and 98,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,363.44, 463,969.52 and 98,957.84 is: 148,412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,363.44 : 463,969.52 = 98,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,363.44/463,969.52 = 98,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,363.44x = 463,969.52 × 98,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,363.44x = 45,913,421,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,913,421,525.04/309,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,412.56

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