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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,607.74, 464,618.73 and 112,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,607.74, 464,618.73 and 112,615.74 is: 168,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,607.74 : 464,618.73 = 112,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,607.74/464,618.73 = 112,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,607.74x = 464,618.73 × 112,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,607.74x = 52,323,382,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,382,096.81/309,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,998.95

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