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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,695.56, 464,229.62 and 209,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,695.56, 464,229.62 and 209,865.84 is: 314,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,695.56 : 464,229.62 = 209,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,695.56/464,229.62 = 209,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,695.56x = 464,229.62 × 209,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,695.56x = 97,425,939,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,425,939,154.18/309,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,586.17

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