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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,510.27, 464,306.72 and 122,478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,510.27, 464,306.72 and 122,478.03 is: 183,733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,510.27 : 464,306.72 = 122,478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,510.27/464,306.72 = 122,478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,510.27x = 464,306.72 × 122,478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,510.27x = 56,867,372,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,867,372,381.36/309,510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,733.39

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