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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,934.20, 464,901.30 and 85,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,934.20, 464,901.30 and 85,294.20 is: 127,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,934.20 : 464,901.30 = 85,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,934.20/464,901.30 = 85,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,934.20x = 464,901.30 × 85,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,934.20x = 39,653,384,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,384,462.46/309,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,941.30

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