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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,888.98, 465,030.09 and 132,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,888.98, 465,030.09 and 132,397.34 is: 198,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,888.98 : 465,030.09 = 132,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,888.98/465,030.09 = 132,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,888.98x = 465,030.09 × 132,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,888.98x = 61,568,746,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568,746,935.96/309,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,680.01

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