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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,787.36, 462,106.66 and 304,648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,787.36, 462,106.66 and 304,648.98 is: 454,441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,787.36 : 462,106.66 = 304,648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,787.36/462,106.66 = 304,648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,787.36x = 462,106.66 × 304,648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,787.36x = 140,780,322,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,780,322,620.21/309,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,441.79

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