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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,581.84, 464,293.76 and 96,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,581.84, 464,293.76 and 96,308.08 is: 144,437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,581.84 : 464,293.76 = 96,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,581.84/464,293.76 = 96,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,581.84x = 464,293.76 × 96,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,581.84x = 44,715,240,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,715,240,581.58/309,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,437.54

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