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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,863.80, 464,795.70 and 291,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,863.80, 464,795.70 and 291,201.40 is: 436,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,863.80 : 464,795.70 = 291,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,863.80/464,795.70 = 291,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,863.80x = 464,795.70 × 291,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,863.80x = 135,349,158,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,349,158,553.98/309,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,802.10

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