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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,507.89, 464,303.15 and 122,475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,507.89, 464,303.15 and 122,475.65 is: 183,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,507.89 : 464,303.15 = 122,475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,507.89/464,303.15 = 122,475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,507.89x = 464,303.15 × 122,475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,507.89x = 56,865,831,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,831,254.06/309,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,729.83

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