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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,525.90, 464,288.97 and 204,320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,525.90, 464,288.97 and 204,320.22 is: 306,480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,525.90 : 464,288.97 = 204,320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,525.90/464,288.97 = 204,320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,525.90x = 464,288.97 × 204,320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,525.90x = 94,863,624,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863,624,493.97/309,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,480.41

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