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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,777.33, 464,479.05 and 138,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,777.33, 464,479.05 and 138,967.91 is: 208,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,777.33 : 464,479.05 = 138,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,777.33/464,479.05 = 138,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,777.33x = 464,479.05 × 138,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,777.33x = 64,547,680,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,547,680,494.89/309,777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,367.99

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