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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,647.70, 464,589.86 and 120,241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,647.70, 464,589.86 and 120,241.05 is: 180,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,647.70 : 464,589.86 = 120,241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,647.70/464,589.86 = 120,241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,647.70x = 464,589.86 × 120,241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,647.70x = 55,862,772,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862,772,585.75/309,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,407.52

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