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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,832.81, 464,747.59 and 168,576.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,832.81, 464,747.59 and 168,576.03 is: 252,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,832.81 : 464,747.59 = 168,576.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,832.81/464,747.59 = 168,576.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,832.81x = 464,747.59 × 168,576.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,832.81x = 78,345,301,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,345,301,350.53/309,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,863.15

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