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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,460.83, 464,225.94 and 277,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,460.83, 464,225.94 and 277,675.47 is: 416,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,460.83 : 464,225.94 = 277,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,460.83/464,225.94 = 277,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,460.83x = 464,225.94 × 277,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,460.83x = 128,904,156,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,904,156,075.69/309,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,544.34

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