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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,670.62, 464,456.20 and 84,978.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,670.62, 464,456.20 and 84,978.58 is: 127,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,670.62 : 464,456.20 = 84,978.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,670.62/464,456.20 = 84,978.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,670.62x = 464,456.20 × 84,978.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,670.62x = 39,468,828,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468,828,348.20/309,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,454.22

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