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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,950.16, 465,104.60 and 130,019.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,950.16, 465,104.60 and 130,019.47 is: 195,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,950.16 : 465,104.60 = 130,019.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,950.16/465,104.60 = 130,019.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,950.16x = 465,104.60 × 130,019.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,950.16x = 60,472,652,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,472,652,261.28/309,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,104.44

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