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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,869.46, 464,797.98 and 203,922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,869.46, 464,797.98 and 203,922.63 is: 305,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,869.46 : 464,797.98 = 203,922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,869.46/464,797.98 = 203,922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,869.46x = 464,797.98 × 203,922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,869.46x = 94,782,826,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,782,826,500.29/309,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,879.86

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