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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,814.65, 464,744.22 and 129,718.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,814.65, 464,744.22 and 129,718.83 is: 194,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,814.65 : 464,744.22 = 129,718.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,814.65/464,744.22 = 129,718.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,814.65x = 464,744.22 × 129,718.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,814.65x = 60,286,076,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286,076,467.66/309,814.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,587.56

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