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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,713.55, 464,843.70 and 183,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,713.55, 464,843.70 and 183,195.60 is: 274,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,713.55 : 464,843.70 = 183,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,713.55/464,843.70 = 183,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,713.55x = 464,843.70 × 183,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,713.55x = 85,157,320,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,157,320,527.72/309,713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,955.10

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