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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,554.76, 464,333.85 and 140,957.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,554.76, 464,333.85 and 140,957.57 is: 211,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,554.76 : 464,333.85 = 140,957.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,554.76/464,333.85 = 140,957.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,554.76x = 464,333.85 × 140,957.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,554.76x = 65,451,371,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,451,371,164.74/309,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,437.13

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