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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,693.57, 464,226.62 and 209,863.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,693.57, 464,226.62 and 209,863.86 is: 314,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,693.57 : 464,226.62 = 209,863.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,693.57/464,226.62 = 209,863.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,693.57x = 464,226.62 × 209,863.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,693.57x = 97,424,389,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,424,389,338.63/309,693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,583.18

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