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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,667.62, 464,451.71 and 84,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,667.62, 464,451.71 and 84,975.58 is: 127,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,667.62 : 464,451.71 = 84,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,667.62/464,451.71 = 84,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,667.62x = 464,451.71 × 84,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,667.62x = 39,467,053,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467,053,953.42/309,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,449.73

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