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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,508.34, 464,262.66 and 204,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,508.34, 464,262.66 and 204,302.72 is: 306,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,508.34 : 464,262.66 = 204,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,508.34/464,262.66 = 204,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,508.34x = 464,262.66 × 204,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,508.34x = 94,850,124,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850,124,232.44/309,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,454.18

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