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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,446.58, 463,382.10 and 203,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,446.58, 463,382.10 and 203,945.70 is: 305,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,446.58 : 463,382.10 = 203,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,446.58/463,382.10 = 203,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,446.58x = 463,382.10 × 203,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,446.58x = 94,504,786,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504,786,751.97/309,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,399.36

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