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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,867.80, 464,801.70 and 291,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,867.80, 464,801.70 and 291,205.40 is: 436,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,867.80 : 464,801.70 = 291,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,867.80/464,801.70 = 291,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,867.80x = 464,801.70 × 291,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,867.80x = 135,352,764,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,352,764,969.18/309,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,808.10

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