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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,718.94, 464,264.76 and 209,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,718.94, 464,264.76 and 209,889.32 is: 314,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,718.94 : 464,264.76 = 209,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,718.94/464,264.76 = 209,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,718.94x = 464,264.76 × 209,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,718.94x = 97,444,214,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,444,214,776.36/309,718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,621.43

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