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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,671.12, 464,507.28 and 85,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,671.12, 464,507.28 and 85,034.64 is: 127,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,671.12 : 464,507.28 = 85,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,671.12/464,507.28 = 85,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,671.12x = 464,507.28 × 85,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,671.12x = 39,499,209,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499,209,332.18/309,671.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,552.12

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