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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,949.66, 464,924.49 and 122,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,949.66, 464,924.49 and 122,961.16 is: 184,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,949.66 : 464,924.49 = 122,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,949.66/464,924.49 = 122,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,949.66x = 464,924.49 × 122,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,949.66x = 57,167,654,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,654,602.81/309,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,441.74

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