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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,552.13, 464,328.89 and 84,915.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,552.13, 464,328.89 and 84,915.79 is: 127,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,552.13 : 464,328.89 = 84,915.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,552.13/464,328.89 = 84,915.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,552.13x = 464,328.89 × 84,915.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,552.13x = 39,428,855,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428,855,859.06/309,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,373.88

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