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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,635.72, 464,443.86 and 88,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,635.72, 464,443.86 and 88,019.72 is: 132,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,635.72 : 464,443.86 = 88,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,635.72/464,443.86 = 88,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,635.72x = 464,443.86 × 88,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,635.72x = 40,880,218,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880,218,512.92/309,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,026.82

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